Many years ago, the council did a fireworks display from Clifford's Tower here in York - a historic keep on top of a mound in the city centre. But the crowds just got too much for safety, so they moved it to the racecourse, but visibility wasn't too good and it ended after a couple of years.
The fire brigade have done an event out at one of the park and rides for some years, raising money for charities.
I also went to a play at the Theatre Royal this afternoon, called Guy Fawkes. A comedy written by a local lad about a local lad, and the writer also played the eponymous role. Superb.