HUNDREDS of families across the borough gathered to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday at a firework display in Bolton.
Bolton Council hosted the “spectacular” firework display in Queens Park to mark the historic occasion on Thursday night.
Impressive video, filmed by Bolton From Above, shows the fireworks from the vantage point of a drone.
Predicted to be “the most impressive firework display the town has ever put on” expectations were high for the monumental event.
Many spectators watched the display from the playing field off Spa Road, while others enjoyed the show from the comfort of their own homes, after assurances the fireworks would be visible from locations right across the borough.
3,000 people attend firework display in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday
Mother-of-one Helen Clarke, aged 46, of Farnworth, was with her family at the event.
The teacher said: "I am a royalist. It's what makes you British and is part of our history as a country. I think it's very important to celebrate."
Meanwhile Caroline Longworth, aged 35, of Breightmet, was enjoying the display with her two sons.
She said: "We are really enjoying it.
"I think it's good that the town has put this on for the Queen."
The fireworks, which began at 8.30pm were in the colours of the Union Flag- red, white and blue a patriotic tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
Among the crowds was three-year-old Poppy Lucas, of Farnworth, who had earlier in the day held a party with her friends for the Queen's birthday and had raised £180 for charity Macmillan.
Seven-year-old Grace Pollard of Harwood thought the fireworks were "amazing" but also took time to speak about the Queen.
She said: "She is very old - but she is still working!"
As well as the Bolton skyline lit up in the Queen’s honour the council also lit two beacons – on request from the Queen’s Pageant Master— one in Scout Road and another at Bolton Arena.
Her Majesty is the longest and oldest reigning monarch by nine years followed by Queen Victoria and King George.
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