Lewes Bonfire, or Bonfire for short, describes a set of celebrations held in the town of Lewes, Sussex, England, that constitute the United Kingdom’s largest and most famous Bonfire Night festivities, with Lewes being called the bonfire capital of the world.It is celebrated at the 5th of November and many people people take part in it from all around the world. There are around 5.000 locals and 80.000 visitors
Between 1555 and 1557, seventeen Protestants known as the ‘Lewes Martyrs’ were burned at the stake during the reign of the Catholic Queen Mary I, and their legend was soon absorbed into the Lewes Bonfire Night Tradition.
Before the bonfires there is a huge parade of locals in costumes and marching bands. Usually the number of bonfires and firework displays is 7. When you are there you can eat toffee apples burgers and even baked potatoes.
In conclusion it is a really nice celebration and I highly recommend visiting Lewes and attending at the event.
Wonderful Hermes!!!
Interesting, Hermes!