Day 5 - Bonfire Night

Day 5 of Rosalilium's blog every day in November challenge

Bonfire Night

 

(Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, Treason and Plot...tomight is bonfire night or Guy Fawkes Night. What will you be doing tonight? Bonfire? Fireworks? Apple Bobbing? Toasting Marshmallows?)



Hello! Remember me?

I'm Omnibear (the mascot of the staff society where Mr and Mrs Duck work) and back in August I had one big adventure with lots of steam engines and fairground rides at the Great Dorset Steam Fair.

I've had a very exciting bonfire weekend - I've been out with the Ducks going to see my first ever Carnival procession and a huge firework display!


I had a peek at some of the spectacular floats on Saturday night at Bridgwater but it rained quite a bit so I mostly stayed snug in Mrs Duck's handbag.

This one was called 'Xtinct', all about dinosaurs - presented by Gremlins Carnival Club

A wild west themed entry called 'Stampede' from Masqueraders Carnival Club

A tableau float from Huckyduck Carnival Club based on the classic 'Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds'

A great entry from Marketeers Carnival Club - 'Anarchy' - punk rock, tube trains and graffiti!

A happy smiley dancer from Griffens Carnival Club's 'Steam Punk' entry

A rocking entry from Harlequins Carnival Club - 'City of Rock'


On Sunday we all went to Burnham on Sea to look at the Carnival floats in the daylight, where they were all waiting for Monday night's procession. It was great to have a close up look at how they were all designed and painted plus Mr Duck took a good look at a lot of the engineering.

I wasn't too keen on this creature - I thought it would be a safe place to perch!

In the evening it rained again but we all huddled under an umbrella and watched the big fireworks display over the bay. I love fireworks; I might be a small bear but I'm certainly not frightened of all the bangs and crackles!

 

On Monday night, we were back in Burnham on Sea for the Carnival procession and I found a lovely, warm and comfy viewing space in Mrs Duck's little brother's coat pocket. He looked after me very well and I got to see all the amazing floats - there were all sorts of costumes and themes, but sadly not many bears taking part! :-(

After the last few days of gallivanting about, I can barely open my eyes - I definitely need a rest!