This year’s event took place on Saturday, October 21, in Hailsham Recreation Ground and the town centre from 7.30pm–10pm.
It was the town’s 418th Guy Fawkes celebrations and included marching bands, fancy dress, fireworks, a bonfire and a torchlight procession in the town centre.
On social media a spokesperson from Hailsham Bonfire Society said: “We hope you all enjoyed Saturday night. What a day, what a show. It’s not to late to show your appreciation and help us on the road to 2024's spectacular, so please if you can spare a little please donate at via PayPal at [email protected] or follow this link https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q550X23G.
“Thank you for coming, for your continued support and love. We have had some amazing comments. Here's to 2024...”
Street collections were also taking place during the event to help raise money for local charities.
(Pictures from Andrew Clifton)
1. Hailsham Bonfire 2023
Hailsham Bonfire 2023. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton
2. Hailsham Bonfire 2023
Hailsham Bonfire 2023 Photo: Andrew Clifton
3. Hailsham Bonfire 2023. Photo by Andrew Clifton.
Hailsham Bonfire 2023. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton
4. Hailsham Bonfire 2023
Hailsham Bonfire 2023. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton