Wet weather doesn't stop crowds enjoying annual fireworks competition
Holidaymakers and residents alike braved a severe weather warning for rain to enjoy the first night of the World Fireworks Championships.
Australia's Skylighter FireworX lit up the dark resort sky from 8.30pm yesterday as hundreds refused to stay indoors, despite the Met Office's bleak warning of heavy downpours.
The free annual event came just a week after Dame Barbara Windsor flicked the switch on another season of Illuminations - when a 20,000-strong crowd enjoyed blue skies and warm temperatures.