Everything you need to know about Alloa's Sparks in the Park

The annual fireworks display returns to the town this weekend! <i>(Image: Kayleigh Gregory@ Iolair Photography)</i>
The annual fireworks display returns to the town this weekend! (Image: Kayleigh Gregory@ Iolair Photography)
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Alloa's annual Sparks in the Park is set to light up the skies this weekend with fireworks, live entertainment and family activities.

Here is everything you need to know before heading along.

Where and when is it?

Sparks in the Park will take place at West End Park in Alloa on Saturday, November 7.

Gates open at 4.30pm, with entertainment running throughout the evening before the main fireworks display at 7pm.

The event is scheduled to finish at 7.30pm.

Food vans, fairground rides, fire acts and light-up toys will also feature.

What's the running order?

The entertainment begins at 5pm with Magic Ian, followed by Forefront at 5.30pm.

A low-impact, child-friendly fireworks display will take place at 5.50pm.

Kolour K-Pop follows at 6pm, before a Zara Larsson tribute act takes to the stage at 6.20pm.

The evening culminates with the main fireworks display at 7pm.

Organisers were also running a "Big Red Button" raffle, giving one person the chance to press the button and set off the main fireworks display.

Entries for the raffle close at noon on Saturday, November 7, ahead of the event later that day.

How much are tickets?

Advance tickets cost £6.50 for adults and £5.50 for children under 16, while a family ticket for any combination of four adults and children costs £22.

Babies aged up to two in prams can enter free.

Prices increase on the day to £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for children and £26 for a family of four.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Carer tickets are also available, although carers must register in advance.

Where can I park?

No dedicated parking arrangements have been confirmed in the information available for Sparks in the Park.

Anyone planning to drive should be aware of road closures and one-way restrictions around West End Park during the event.

Drivers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time because of the restrictions.

What road closures will be in place?

Grange Road and Glasshouse Loan will be closed in both directions between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday.

One-way systems will also operate on Ludgate and Church Street, with traffic travelling south on Ludgate and north on Church Street.

Residents and visitors are being advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time for diversions.

Who runs Sparks in the Park?

Sparks in the Park is organised by Alloa Round Table and run by volunteers.

The annual event raises money for local charities, with this year's programme featuring two fireworks displays alongside live entertainment, food vans and fairground rides.

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