August 12, 2019

Clacton Pier is gearing up for two bumper free fireworks extraganzas later this month to pull in the crowds.

Plans are being put in place for an event on the first night of the Clacton Airshow – and another will follow just three days later.

The Pier has once again teamed up with airshow organisers Tendring District Council (TDC) to provide an extravaganza following the show’s night flights display on August 22.

Billy Ball, director at the Pier, said that it is proud to be supporting such a prestigious event which is so important to both the town and the district.

“We are delighted to work alongside the Council to put on something really special for locals and visitors and to keep the fun going after the night flights,” he said.

“We are both putting in funds which will mean the fireworks will be double the budget for our normal extravaganzas during the rest of the year.

“It is vital to Clacton that we try to keep people in the town and on the seafront for as long as possible and create a really special atmosphere.”

Mr Ball added that the night flights have become such a popular part of the airshow since they were first introduced four years ago.

“They have gone from strength to strength and also provide an attraction for those who are working and can’t make the day-time flights,” he said.

“We will be making sure that the fireworks are up to standard and match the excitement of the night flights.”

The airshow is the major event on the Tendring District’s calendar and attracts more than 200,000 visitors over the two days.

It benefits many businesses and traders, such as the Pier, and Mr Ball said it is important to put something back into the event.

“Very few towns are lucky enough to have such a fantastic free event to boost the local economy,” he added.

Clacton Airshow takes place on August 22 and 23 with the main site on the West Greensward.

The Pier will also be staging one of its regular seven free firework extravaganzas on Sunday August 25 as a thank you to all its loyal customers.

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