Southwark Council says that around 20,000 people attended this year’s Southwark Park fireworks display.
The council says that 96 per cent of visitors were Southwark residents who’d claimed their free tickets to the show, and 40 per cent of people came from the neighbourhoods immediately surrounding Southwark Park.
Cllr Rebecca Lury, cabinet member for culture, leisure, equalities and communities, said: “Fireworks night is my favourite night of the year so I am delighted that we were able to, once again, provide a free fireworks event for the people of Southwark.
“The fireworks this year were absolutely stunning and it was lovely to see so many local people and families enjoying the show.”