East Sussex
Rye & District Bonfire Society
Main Event
Annual November parade, bonfire, boat burning and fireworks
Founded / Origins
Modern society restarted/born 1994 after lapse; older boat-burning tradition claimed
Bonfire Costume
Black/red stripes shown
First Pioneer
Pagan top hats & waistcoats
About Rye & District Bonfire Society
Rye & District Bonfire Society is based in Rye, East Sussex. Modern society restarted/born 1994 after lapse; older boat-burning tradition claimed.
Main Events
Annual November parade, bonfire, boat burning and fireworks.
Costume & Pioneers
Members wear the society bonfire costume: Black/red stripes shown.
The society’s pioneer theme is Pagan top hats & waistcoats.
Procession & Tradition
Procession includes torch-bearing societies, Scorcher the dragon and Ryebellion drummers; ends at Rye Salts with bonfire/fireworks.