Flamborough Fire Festival is finally back this New Year's Eve with Viking themed events for all to enjoy
The long-awaited return of the Flamborough Fire festival is nearly over, with plans for the event to be the biggest yet.
Taking place on December 31, the New Year’s Eve event has a new start time of 8pm and is held at the Festival Arena, Mereside, Flamborough.
The event has been cancelled for the past two years due to Covid-19, but in previous years it has attracted more than 20,000 visitors from all over the world – and this year hopes to restart the tradition with a bang.
The festival aids local community groups and charities - visitors are encouraged to leave a donation in the Viking Longship which is said to bestow good luck, health and happiness in the new year.
Jane Emmerson, the Fire Festival Organiser, said: “This year the festival will be bigger and better than ever ... with an amazing Torchlight Procession with 1,200 Viking fire torches of which you can purchase online at the festival’s website, more than 30 Flamborough Fireballs in action and an even bigger fireworks display set to music!”
The Viking Longship will be pulled around the village green, led by King Canute and his handsome Viking warriors and shield maidens, followed by the Torchlight Procession with everyone taking part.
“It’s going to be a fantastic night in Flamborough,” she added.
"We hope everyone will come along and join in all the fun.
"Everyone is very welcome.”
Festivities will also include World’s strongest Viking and a Viking costume competition with prizes awarded to the best dressed Vikings for both children and adults.
New this year will be Ragnar’s Encampment and a Viking mead hall to keep people cosy and merry throughout the night.
Tickets sold at £15 include access to the Festival Arena, Flamborough Fireballs, your Viking Torch and participation in the Viking Longship Procession.
Tickets sold at £10 give access to the Festival Arena and grounds.
Children 15 years and under, and adults who wear full Viking costumes, are admitted for free.
You can book tickets online at https://flamboroughfirefestival.org/tickets or you can bring cash on the day and pay at the gate. To find out more information please visit https://flamboroughfirefestival.org/