It's probably the highlight of Cumbria's bonfire night celebrations - but it doesn't always fall on November 5.

Now organisers have revealed this year’s Bitts Park Fireshow will be held the night before, on Saturday November 4, so families can plan in advance.

The event, which regularly attracts tens of thousands of people to the city centre park, will this year be celebrating its 30th anniversary.

It is staged by Carlisle City Council. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend.

A spokeswoman said: "Themed on the last three decades, the centre piece of the bonfire will be a giant box of fireworks with a colourful array of rockets and lots of whizzes and bangs.

"The firework display will follow the bonfire and will include 2,000 spectacular sparkles."

Pre-entertainment will start at 6.45pm and the Bitts Park bonfire lit at 7pm.

A fairground will be open from 5.30pm on Devonshire Walk car park.

Admission is free.

A charity collection will be held, with all donations going towards the Rotary Club of Carlisle South, which donates most of its fundraising efforts to local good causes, and the Mayor’s Charity Fund.

Volunteers will be holding charity buckets on the entrance to the event and organisers are asking the fireshow’s adult spectators to consider giving at least £1 each.

The spokeswoman added: "Carlisle Fireshow is a family event and no alcohol will be permitted on site or within the fairground in Devonshire Walk car park."

The event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd.