Sparks in the Park lights up Sutton Lawn

Thousands of residents came together to enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, community spirit and fireworks at this year's Sparks in the Park event.

Held at Sutton Lawn, the popular annual event offered something for all ages, with live entertainment, a funfair, food and drink, market traders and two spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the night sky.

John Bennett, Executive Director of Place at Ashfield District Council, said:

"Sparks in the Park was another fantastic event and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the evening. The atmosphere throughout the event was brilliant, and we'd like to thank everyone who attended and helped make it such a success.

"Events like Sparks in the Park play an important role in bringing our communities together, and we're grateful to our staff, volunteers and partners who worked hard behind the scenes to deliver such a memorable evening."

While the fireworks may be over, residents will not have to wait long for the next community celebrations, with Ashfield's popular Christmas Light Switch On events just around the corner.

The festive events will see town centres illuminated for the Christmas season and will feature entertainment, festive stalls and opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate the start of Christmas.

Ashfield's festive celebrations begin in Sutton on Friday 20 November, with the town's Christmas Light Switch On marking the start of the district's seasonal events programme. The celebrations then move to Kirkby on 27 November, before concluding in Hucknall on 2 December.

Posted on 09 November 2026