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Lewes Borough is the joint oldest society with Cliffe, formed in 1853. Until 1859 they were known as the 'Lewes Town Bonfire Society' so they are really not considered the oldest consistently named society. That mantel belongs to Cliffe. They have been marching the streets of the town for over 150 years.
Streets packed for annual Lewes bonfire parade. Jordana Seal, PA. November 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM. Crowds have paraded down the narrow streets of Lewes for the annual Bonfire Night celebration.
Effigies of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and fellow UK Conservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg are paraded through the streets of Lewes during traditional Bonfire Night celebrations in 2019.
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Street collections are received on the night and are given to around six different local charities each year. On average the society raises about £2,000–£3,000 per year. This tradition dates back around 70 years and is part of Sussex Bonfire Tradition the largest event of which being the Lewes Bonfire celebrations on 5 November.
The Sussex Bonfire tradition is a uniquely local form of protest with several influences under the motto We Burn For Good. Whereas Guy Fawkes night in most parts of Great Britain is traditionally commemorated at large public fireworks displays or small family bonfires, towns in Sussex and Kent hold huge gala events with fires, processions and festivals.
Some measure of celebration remains in New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. [74] On the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa, Guy Fawkes day has become associated with youth hooliganism. [75] In Canada in the 21st century, celebrations of Bonfire Night on 5 November are largely confined to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. [76]
An estimated 40,000 revellers celebrated at a famous Bonfire Night event which saw three people taken to hospital and four arrests made, police said.