See stunning pictures from fireworks display at Christchuch Park , Ipswich

Crowds gathered to enjoy the display.Picture: NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Alchemy Fireworks’ musical extravaganza got underway at 8pm for the 46th annual celebration at Christchurch Park.

The display from Alchemy Fireworks. .Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Gates opened two hours earlier so that crowds could soak up the atmosphere and enjoy attractions including a fun fair as well as food and drink.

.Jelella and Amelia Maciute.Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Entertainment was scheduled to include performances from Soul Riot, Chelsea Francis, Funky Voices and The Emma Dodd School of Performing Arts.

Annabel and Coralie Fell-Clark. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

New attraction, the Big Heads parade also attended as well as the fire juggling act Tri Fie R.

Chelsea and Ernie Richer. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Organised by the 11th Ipswich Scouts, the annual fireworks raised funds to support activities for hundreds of young people each year.

Tracy Priestley and Bobby Coyle. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Wet weather earlier today cleared up in time for the celebrations to begin.

Leila Bird and Aivah Spink. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Displays have been held across the region this evening, with more scheduled to take place tomorrow, which is the official Guy Fawkes Night.

Daisy and Lilley Drink. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Sue and Ben Keen. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Lucy and Keziah Page. Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

.Lucia Tong with Dean, Sophie, Sue and Kayleigh Murton.Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Tammy and Isabelle Palmer.Picture:NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

Jahmai White. Picture: NIGE BROWN. (Image: Archant)

.Sienna Petal and Kylach Youngman. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Donna and Shane Hammond. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Evee and Gwithion Harding-Double. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Senella Butler. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Alicja Sternik. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Grzegorz Sternik. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Imogen and Alyssa Forsdyke. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Anna- Maria Bors. Picture: NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)

Lily Phillips. Picture:NIGE BROWN (Image: Archant)