East Sussex
Hastings Borough Bonfire Society
Main Event
Annual Hastings torch-lit procession, bonfire, fireworks and effigy display
Founded / Origins
Established 1860; reformed 1995
Bonfire Costume
Gold, red and royal blue smugglers colours
First Pioneer
Pagan top hats & tails
About Hastings Borough Bonfire Society
Hastings Borough Bonfire Society is based in Hastings, East Sussex. Established 1860; reformed 1995.
Main Events
Annual Hastings torch-lit procession, bonfire, fireworks and effigy display.
Costume & Pioneers
Members wear the society bonfire costume: Gold, red and royal blue smugglers colours.
The society’s pioneer theme is Pagan top hats & tails.
Procession & Tradition
Lights East Hill beacon; promotes annual Hastings bonfire torch-lit procession.