THE River of Light will return this year with a never-seen-before firework display on the Mersey

On Sunday, November 5, the River Mersey will host the firework spectacle alongside a specially commissioned musical display in Liverpool and Wirral.

Last year event goers took to social media to voice their disappointment to council leaders after the display was hard to see from 'key vantage points' and no music could be heard.

Titanium Fireworks have now taken over co-ordinating the event and have previously worked on national events including the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve party, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Fireworks will be set off from the water’s edge and from barges which will float on the Mersey.

The display will also be accompanied by a soundtrack played from key spots and venues across the waterfront.

In Liverpool there will be a street animation from around 5pm along the Pier Head and The Strand before the fireworks start at 6.30pm.

Wirral Council leader councillor Phil Davies, said: “I am delighted we have been able to put together such an exciting event.

"With huge, spectacular displays along the River – with perfect vantage points for residents on both sides of the river – this will be a truly unforgettable experience.

“I know thousands of people will flock to the waterfront to enjoy the show.

"We will have great entertainment and activities on offer, and I hope everyone enjoys what is set to be a fantastic, free family event.”

In Wirral the River of Light will be part of a fantastic weekend of fireworks, which will see six community displays taking place on Saturday, November 4.

Liverpool’s assistant mayor and cabinet member for culture, tourism and events, councillor Wendy Simon, said: “It is a massive coup to be able to work with Titanium – their reputation is unsurpassed and they will undoubtedly bring the wow-factor to our waterfront on November 5.

“River of Light had its first outing last year and was a real learning curve for us.

"This year, there’s a focus on the elements which proved really popular and generated a lot of positive feedback, and overall making sure the entire event is of the standard which Liverpool audiences have come to love and expect from our outdoor events.

“With less than two months to go, the team are working hard to pull together a fantastic, free, family friendly evening out, showcasing the very best of our world heritage waterfront.”

Figures from 2016 show around 200,000 people watched the display, and just over half the attendees were from outside of Liverpool.

Darryl Fleming, co-owner and director of Titanium Fireworks, said: “We are really excited to be working with the project team to deliver a fantastic display on the Mersey; an estuary river which has played such an important role in the history of the City Region.

“We know that Liverpool has a proud cultural heritage and we are thrilled to be given the chance to entertain an audience that knows how to have fun.”

The event is believed to have brought in £4.5 million to the local economy, boosting the night time economy by more than £750,000.