One of the biggest dates on the calendar in Ipswich every year since the 1970s, this year marked the first time in almost 50 years that the November show has been called off.

East Anglian Daily Times: The funfair rides prove popular every year Picture: RUTH LEACHThe funfair rides prove popular every year Picture: RUTH LEACH (Image: Picture: Ruth Leach)

In its first year, entry was priced at just 15p for adults and 5p for children – with 6,000 people coming to see the £600 worth of fireworks go bang. Now, around 10,000 people attend.

The fireworks are set to be held again next year to mark the event’s 50th anniversary, while drive-in shows are also being held across the region to provide a socially-distanced display.

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East Anglian Daily Times: The Stuard and Ling family braving the rain in 2008 Picture: ARCHANTThe Stuard and Ling family braving the rain in 2008 Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: Denise Cuckow with Rosie Hately, Darcey Brooks, and Ella and Jacob Squirrell Picture: ARCHANTDenise Cuckow with Rosie Hately, Darcey Brooks, and Ella and Jacob Squirrell Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: The fireworks in Christchurch Park are now synchronised with music Picture: MARK LANGFORDThe fireworks in Christchurch Park are now synchronised with music Picture: MARK LANGFORD (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ollie the entertainer and Gusford school children at the 2004 display Picture: ARCHANTOllie the entertainer and Gusford school children at the 2004 display Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: The event brings people of all ages to central Ipswich Picture: ARCHANTThe event brings people of all ages to central Ipswich Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: Part of the large audience that braved the rain to enjoy the fireworks display in Christchurch Park in 2002 Picture: ARCHANTPart of the large audience that braved the rain to enjoy the fireworks display in Christchurch Park in 2002 Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: The displays in Ipswich prove a hit every year, whatever the weather Picture: ARCHANTThe displays in Ipswich prove a hit every year, whatever the weather Picture: ARCHANT