The sky over Poole will be lit up with fireworks on six Thursdays during the summer beginning on 21 July and finishing on 25 August.

The City Cruises Summer Spectacular will see the quayside hosting free entertainment including live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities in the lead up to the fireworks display.

The music and entertainment will end with the fireworks at 10pm and each display will begin with a short sequence of blue and white fireworks, the colours of City Cruises.

The event forms part of the Festival Coast Live! programme of outdoor activities and events across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole celebrating community, talent and performance.

Cllr Beverley Dunlop, portfolio holder for Culture and Vibrant Places, said: “Fireworks are a spectacular way to end an evening of entertainment and loved by the families who visit Poole Quay throughout the summer. We are really looking forward to hosting this ever popular event, which can be viewed from anywhere along the Quayside.”