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SOUTHPORT Rugby Football Club is preparing to host 1 of its biggest annual events on:- Friday, 6 November 2026, as the popular:- 'Fireworks Extravaganza' returns to the venue. Gates at the club ground are scheduled to open at:- 6:00pm, offering an evening of:- family entertainment, food stalls, and fairground activities before the main fireworks display begins at approximately 8:00pm.

The event will be hosted by:- Trevor Ford, alongside a live broadcast from local radio station:- Mighty Radio. Attendees can expect a wide range of refreshments on the night, including:- a barbecue and pizza station, sweet treats, and full access to the clubhouse kitchen and bar.

Tickets are available in advance, priced at:- £28 for a family pass covering:- 2 adults and 2 children under 16. Individual adult tickets cost:- £9, entry for ages:- 4 to 15 is £6, and children under 3 enter free of charge. Organisers strongly recommend booking online prior to the event, as entry on the gate will be subject to strict capacity limits. All attendees must present a valid e-ticket for QR code scanning at the entrance, with no re-entry permitted once inside.

Organisers have issued important guidance regarding travel and site access. No public car parking will be provided inside the club grounds due to single access road constraints and safety regulations. Visitors driving to the venue are asked to use nearby on-street parking responsibly by keeping driveways clear and avoiding grass verges. For those using public transport, Hillside Station, on the:- Merseyrail Northern Line, is situated a:- 5 minute walk from the grounds, while the 47 bus service stops nearby. A designated drop off and pick up point will also be operational on the night.

The site is accessible for wheelchairs and prams, with stewards available to guide visitors to suitable viewing positions. Accessible toilet facilities and baby changing stations are provided in the clubhouse. Attendees should note that:- there is no cash machine on site; while some vendors accept card payments, bringing cash is advised. Visitors are permitted to bring low chairs and blankets, provided sight lines for other spectators are not obstructed.

Strict safety rules will be enforced throughout the evening. Personal fireworks, sparklers, flares, drones, glass bottles, and outside alcohol are completely banned from the grounds, with security checks taking place at the entrance. Pets are not allowed on site, and smoking or vaping must be restricted to designated areas. First aid personnel and a welfare point will be operational for the duration of the event. The fireworks display will proceed in wet weather, subject to overriding safety considerations. The clubhouse bar and selected stalls will remain open following the conclusion of the main display.

For tickets and more information please visit:- SouthportRFC.Com.

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