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Thousands flock to Wolverhampton's West Park for fireworks display

The night sky was illuminated with an array of colours as families from across the region flocked to bonfire night celebrations.

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Rockets shot into the sky and excited children waved sparklers as celebrations took place across the West Midlands.

Thousands of people flocked to West Park in Wolverhampton for this year's firework and lights spectacular.

A huge bonfire was ignited before a large-scale firework display lit up the night, while people could also enjoy a funfair, food and music.

Leanne Kelly enjoyed the display with her eight-year-old son Kyle, a pupil at St Michael's School in Penn.

Miss Kelly, of Merry Hill, who works in sales said: "We've been coming to the West Park firework display for years. We've really enjoyed it this year, the fireworks were impressive. It normally rains for this event so it was nice that it stayed dry for once."

Rachel Evans, aged 33, of Finchfield, enjoyed an evening out with her 35-year-old husband Mark.

"It's been really good fun," said Mr Evans.

"There was a really good mix of fireworks and it's great that the weather held off. We came last year and we enjoyed it then too."

Daniel Butler, aged 25, watched the fireworks with Zoe Enefer, aged 23, five—year-old Michael Enefer and Lizzie Enefer, aged eight.

Miss Enefer, of Willenhall, said: "It was a really good fireworks display, the children really enjoyed it."

Hundreds of people also stood around the gates of the city's landmark park to watch the colourful display unfold.

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