Saturday 3rd October 2026
Presented to you by Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society
Evening Order:
18:00 - Evening fancy dress judging (Kennedy's Forecourt)
19:00 - Road closures enforced.
In the square, you can find refreshments, hog roasts, BBQ's, pub bars, and musical entertainment.
19:30 - Procession forms up.
19:45 - Procession moves off.
20:15 to 20:30 - Procession breaks at Town Row bridge.
Facilities such as toilets, a food van, and bar can be found here.
21:15 - Grand procession makes it's way up to the firesite.
21:45/22:00 - Procession returns to the fire site, the bonfire is lit, and the fireworks commence.
23:00 - Road closures are lifted.
Road Closures
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Road closures are in place between:
(19:00) and 11pm (23:00).
They will be manned by professional security, please note our road closures are strict for our saftey. Please respect them.
Advanced warning signs will be in place 2 weeks prior to the closure.
