Following concerns raised during last year’s Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display about traffic congestion and due to the increasing need to consider how to keep pedestrians and vehicles separate, Truro City Council has taken the difficult decision to cancel its 2025 Bonfire and Firework Display.
This decision has been taken after undertaking a thorough review of the event arrangements and up to date guidance on staging public events. This review included whether it was possible to hold the event at an alternative venue, but due to the popularity of the event last year, it has not been possible to locate a suitable alternative venue safely without incurring significant additional costs. As a predominantly charitable event, any additional costs would reduce the donations made to the charities who help to run the event.
Truro City Council is not alone in making this decision about its firework display, as other events in the local area have also been cancelled, which in the view of the Council would only have increased the number of people seeking to attend the Truro display to levels beyond what could be safely accommodated with our own staff and the volunteers who help to stage the event.
David Rodda, Town Clerk, stated that “We understand this will be disappointing news for many residents and visitors to Truro, but our ability to organise an event of this scale so that it is safe and enjoyable for all involved must remain Truro City Council’s highest priority.”
Looking ahead, Truro City Council are committed to exploring alternative options for 2026 and will be reviewing potential venues as well as traffic and pedestrian access in order to support the return of the event in the future.
Thank you for your understanding.