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People in Liverpool and Wirral are set to enjoy a massive firework celebration on Bonfire Night with a huge display on the River Mersey.

Preparations are underway for the event which will light up the River Mersey, with thousands of people are expected to line both sides of the river for this incredible spectacle on Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Liverpool Council and Wirral Council have come together to stage an unforgettable fireworks celebration which will replace this year's regular displays at Sefton and Newsham Park.

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The mid-river display will wow crowds, with some special extras turning it into one of the most ambitious fireworks events in the country.

It is hoped that by moving the city’s main firework event to the waterfront, it will reach a larger audience and have more of an impact on the local economy in both Liverpool and Wirral.

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said: “Anyone who has seen fireworks displays on the waterfront – such as those last weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Cunard Building – will know just how incredible it looks.

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"What we are planning for the November 5 is going to take it to the next level. By working with colleagues in Wirral we can pool our resources and stage an event which is bigger and better for residents and visitors, and will bring more bang for our buck to both sides of the Mersey.

Star Fireworks, one of the most successful and experienced firework display companies in Europe and the current British Fireworks Champion of Champions, have been awarded the contract to deliver the show.

Mayor Anderson added: “This year, November 5th is a Saturday night, so it feels like a great opportunity to try something different.

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"We want to make more of an evening of the event than we are able to with the traditional park displays, and think we can turn this into something which gets national attention.

“The Three Queens spectacular last year is a great example of what we can achieve when we work together. No doubt, the waterfront will be the place to be this Fireworks night.”

More information about the event will be revealed in the coming months.