One of the highlights of Falmouth Week failed to disappoint as colourful explosions lit up the night sky over the harbour on Friday, August 12. 

Falmouth Packet: A look at the fireworks. Picture Kate Allen, Packet Camera ClubA look at the fireworks. Picture Kate Allen, Packet Camera Club

The eagerly awaited firework display began with a bang exactly at 10 pm as crowds gathered at various viewpoints across the seafront including the Prince of Wales Pier, Pendennis Point and Church Street Car Park to catch a sight of the display which looked to be set off from the Mylor direction. 

Among the onlookers was a dramatticaly lit up moon which had a yellowish hue as hit hovered over the top of Pendennis Point.

Following a large spate of fires in Cornwall over the past month, largely down to the weather conditions, the Falmouth Week organisers ensured that extra precautions had been made. 

Falmouth Packet: The Fireworks lit up the night sky. Picture: Stuart Wilkes, Packet Camera ClubThe Fireworks lit up the night sky. Picture: Stuart Wilkes, Packet Camera Club

"As you would expect, additional precautionary measures have been put in place to ensure a safe and successful display after the dry spell of weather we've been having." The team said in a post on their Facebook page.

Falmouth Packet: A fantastic shot of the display. Picture: Steve Lampshire, Packet Camera ClubA fantastic shot of the display. Picture: Steve Lampshire, Packet Camera Club

You can find out the full rota for the penultimate day of Falmouth Week by clicking here.