A CHARITY firework display is taking place at The Observatory pub in Blackburn.

The event is raising money for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

The firework display will start at 7.30pm on Friday - weather permitting.

Entry to the event will cost £1 for adults and children go free.

There will be hotdogs and burgers on sale.

No personal fireworks will be allowed in and sparklers will only be available in designated areas at the pub in Old Bank Lane, near the junction of Haslingden Road.

Live music will also take place, with DJ Darren will in the pub's outdoor area from 6pm, with karaoke taking place inside from 8.30pm.

A pub spokesman said: "We hope to see as many people as possible at the pub for a fantastic night."

For more information call the pub on 01254 694203.