GALLERY: Soggy weather conditions don't dampen spirits at Louth's fireworks

The Hunt family brave the weather to enjoy Louth's fireworks. From left: Katy, Joe, Robyn, 8, Benji, 5, and Rosie, 2. Photos: John Aron Photography

Despite the “biblical” weather conditions, the town turned out in force to help raise money for two organisations's good causes.

Louth & District Lions and Louth Rotary teamed up once again to offer a fireworks extravaganza for the town at Deighton Close Fields, promising the best bonfire and fireworks display in the area.

The heavy rain from Storm Ciaran had seen the free car park, located off the A16 near the Northfields roundabout, closed so that visitors had to walk to the fireworks event from town, but the town’s people amazed organisers with their support, with an estimated 1,300 people donning their wellies to come out in the rain.

The bonfire was lit by Mayor Julia Simmons, and families were able to enjoy plenty of hot food to keep warm, as well as glow sticks and sparklers.

The wet weather conditions at the Louth fireworks.

Coun Simmons said the organisers were all thrilled at the turn-out considering the terrible weather:

"We’re amazed that so many people came,” she said, “We had some brilliant feedback from so many people and we had people there who had come from all over, including Huddersfield and Mablethorpe, and everyone had a great time and raised a lot of money for charity, which is what it’s all about.”

Louth Lion Andrew Jackson said: “Louth Lions and Rotary clubs were so impressed with the wonderful people of Louth on Saturday night.

"Our charity Bonfire went ahead in some of the most challenging conditions, and we estimate came to support us and enjoy the fireworks despite the heavy rain.

Louth Rotary president Brian Wood with Louth Mayor Julia Simmons and Louth Lions Mike Armstrong.

“Lions and Rotary want to thank their members and volunteers for turning out in such appalling weather, but also all those local businesses who have helped with sponsorship and of course the Bennett and Dobson families owners of Deighton Close field."