What to expect from the MAD Newhaven bonfire

The procession will start on Denton Island at 7pm to Bridge Street, High Street, Meeching Road, Bay Vue Road, Western Road, Gibbon Road Fort Road. The roads will be closed between 7pm and 8pm. The procession will end on the West Beach seafront for the bonfire and fireworks at around 8pm.

The event will not be ticketed and member of the public are welcome free of charge.

MAD bonfire chief Pinky McLean-Knight said: “We are so proud to be able to once again provide this free event for the Newhaven community. Putting bonfire into the hearts of everyone and warming them up for the season.

“We couldn't have done it without the hard work of our people. Having a good team is important. My joint Secretaries Dave & Emma, and my treasurer Angela plus all the people (too many to name) who show up and roll up their sleeves. If the community is our heart then they are the soul of Meeching and District.

“Also we have had the support of NTC, Hillcrest Community Centre, The Hope pub, Seaford Bonfire Society, Newhaven Fort, Bonfire Battle Boys and Rosnick LTD. plus MANY others who have all supported us for the second year running.

“This year we have a street procession route too! For the first time in a couple of decades we have a procession through the streets of Newhaven. The support we had last year was amazing. We hope to see more faces along the procession route! See you all at the beach!”