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Guy Fawkes Day in Cape Town
We bring you safe sites for Guy Fawkes Day 2009 in Cape Town - head to these sites to enjoy fireworks
CapeTownMagazine.com brings you fresh information about Guy Fawkes Day 2009 in Cape Town where you can enjoy the fireworks!
Guy Fawkes Day happens every year on 5 November and celebrates the failing of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5 November 1605, in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England.
Guy Fawkes celebrations in South Africa continue to this day, with thousands of families and friends setting some time aside each year on 5 November to witness extravagant fireworks displays around the country.
Expect to see Cape Town’s skies filled with many beautiful fireworks explosions on the night of 5 November. Guy Fawkes Day and to a lesser extent New Year's Eve are the best days to experience fireworks displays in Cape Town, South Africa.
We take pride in keeping you informed about the best things to do on significant days like Guy Fawkes Day in Cape Town. Head to any of the following safe sites where some of the best fireworks displays in Cape Town will be happening.
For Guy Fawkes Day 2009, the City of Cape Town has announced special areas where fireworks can be let off, so if you want to witness some excellent fireworks displays (or organise some yourself!), make sure you’re at one of the following Guy Fawkes Day 2009 safe sites.
In honour of Guy Fawkes, the City has designated a number of sites where people may discharge shop bought fireworks. It is illegal to discharge them anywhere else without obtaining permission from the Chief Inspector of Explosives and the City.
The safe sites for Guy Fawkes Day 2009 in Cape Town are:
Cape Town
Cape Town
• Mnandi Beach parking area (near Law Enforcement office)
• Maiden’s Cove parking area
• Strandfontein Beach parking area
• Athlone Stadium parking area
Helderberg
• Gordon’s Bay Main Beach
• Strand Beach (at Deep Blue)
• Macassar Beach
South Peninsula
• Sunrise Beach, Muizenberg
• Fish Hoek Beach
• Hout Bay Beach
Tygerberg
• De Grendel Sports Ground, Parow
• Nooitgedacht Sports Ground, Bishop Lavis
• Sports Ground in Roosendal Street, Delft
Oostenberg
• Blue Downs Sports Stadium, Hindle Road, Delft
Blaauwberg
• Mamre Park, opposite SAPS
• Wesfleur Sportsfield, Atlantis
• Palms site, Milnerton
• Blaauwberg Beach, area opposite KFC (Blaauwberg Road)
• Ratanga Junction BC parking area, Century City
These sites will be monitored by law enforcement agencies.
For things to do this Guy Fawkes Day be sure to check out our Events Section.
For things to do this Guy Fawkes Day be sure to check out our Events Section.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Cape Town every night of the year, not just on Guy Fawkes Day!
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