Families wowed by Cosham fireworks display
The display on King George V playing fields wowed the crowds with a range of colours and designs.
For the first time it had a Hollywood theme with music playing as the fireworks went off.
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Hide AdPeople who went along also enjoyed a huge bonfire, fairground rides and other stalls.
Janet Long and Chris Price took their four-year-old Nicole. It was the first time the family had attended.
Chris, from North End, said: ‘It has been a lovely evening. We weren’t sure how Nicole would be, but she really enjoyed the fireworks.
‘There was a nice atmosphere and the fireworks were really good.’
Nicole added: ‘I liked the gold and glittery ones.’
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Hide AdDominic and Lesley Allen took their granddaughters Melanie and Daisy.
Dominic, from Drayton, said: ‘This has become a family tradition for us to bring the girls and watch the fireworks. We all absolutely love it.
‘They were really good this year.’
Melanie, 11, and Daisy, eight, agreed. Melanie said: ‘I love coming to see the fireworks.
‘They always make me jump to start with, but I love the colours.’
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Hide AdDaisy added: ‘I like the bonfire. It makes me feel ready for winter and Christmas.’
Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Ken Ellcome led the countdown to the fireworks, which were funded by Portsmouth City Council.
At the end, everyone clapped and cheered to mark the end of the stunning show.