ABERDEEN’S fireworks display is set to return to the Beach Esplanade, on 5 November, for the first time since 2019.
The display, which has been missing from the calendar for the past two years due to COVID19 restrictions, is typically attended by more than 10,000 people and its return will be the first event in Aberdeen’s 2022 Winter Festival programme.
The free event, organised by Aberdeen City Council and hosted by Northsound 1’s Jeff and Lauren in the Morning, will include fire jugglers and a charity firewalk, provided by Inspire, from 7pm, with the main fireworks display at 8pm.
Created by Fireworx Scotland, the display promises to dazzle crowds and entertain young and old with this year’s theme of Music Through the Decades, with attendees invited to listen out for songs from their favourite era.
Aberdeen City Council Co-leader, Councillor Alex Nicoll, said: “We are keenly anticipating the return of the fireworks display at the Beach Boulevard this year.
“The event has proven extremely popular with families and people of all generations over the years and it will be exciting for the public to experience the fantastic display that Fireworx Scotland have put together.”
Park and Ride buses, provided by Stagecoach, will be available from Bridge Don, Kingswells, and Souter Head Road at Aberdeen Altens Hotel (formerly Altens Thistle Hotel) to bring people to and from the event. Return travel is available for £3 for adults, £1.50 for children and £7 for a family ticket for up to 2 adults and 3 children.
People are advised they should not bring alcohol, fireworks, or sparklers to the display. We are also asking that people do not bring large bags with them to the event and note that bag searches will be taking place on arrival.
Road closures and waiting restrictions are as follows:
Road closures
From 14:30 to 22:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
- Greyhope Road – full length
From 18:00 to 21:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
· Beach Boulevard – full length
· Links Road from its junction at Beach Retail Park (ASDA) to the roundabout at the Beach Ballroom
· Esplanade from a point just north of Accommodation Road southwards to the roundabout at Burger King
· Accommodation Road – full length
· Cotton Street – full length
· Constitution Street – full length
· Urquhart Road from its junction at Park Road to its junction at Links Road
· Miller Street from its junction at Castle Terrace to its junction at Garvock Wynd
· Park Street at its junction with Justice Port Roundabout
· Commerce Street at its junction with Justice Port Roundabout
From 21:30 to 23:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
- Beach Boulevard, between its junctions with its south junction to Links Road and its north junction to Links Road
Road restrictions
From 18:00 to 21:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
· No right turn from the entry road at Sunset Boulevard on to Links Road
· No right turn from Queens Links Leisure Park car park on to Links Road
· No left turn from Beach Retail Park car park on to Links Road
· No left turn from Wales Street on to Beach Boulevard
· No right turn from Hanover Street on to Beach Boulevard
· Exit from Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is by right turn on to Links Road and left turn on to Constitution Street
Waiting restrictions
From 18:00 on Friday 4 November to 21:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
· Links Road from its junction at Beach Esplanade to its junction at Beach Boulevard (Only Blue Badge holders will be accommodated for disabled parking on Links Road between Esplanade and Urquhart Road)
· Beach Boulevard – full length
· Cotton Street – full length
· Urquhart Road from its junction at Links Road to its junction at Park Road
· Esplanade, both sides, from Burger King Roundabout to Accommodation Road
From 14:30 to 22:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
- Greyhope Road, between its junctions with St. Fittick’s Road and Sinclair Road
Width Restrictions
From 09:00 to 23:30 on Saturday 5 November 2022
To allow access for delivery of fireworks and the Park and Ride bus service from Bridge of Don.
- Beach Esplanade from its junction with King Street/Ellon Road to its junction with Links Road (Roundabout).
Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times during the event.
