Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charlotte Graham/Shutterstock (12441327ae) The Venetion Boat Builders Association after a years break because of Covid return to the water with the illuminated Character Boats Sonic the Hedgehog and Egg Man 11 September to 31 October 2021Fireworks on Saturdays from 9 October to 30 October plus Sunday 31 OctoberMatlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.During the 8-week season Matlock Bath Venetian Boat Builders' Association decorate themed models with an array of coloured lights. The models are mounted on rowing boats and paraded on the River Derwent each Saturday (7.45pm and 8.50pm in September and from around 7pm to 8.50pm in October) and Sundays (7.30pm to 8.3pm in September and 7pm to 8pm in October) in Derwent Gardens, giving a unique and illuminous display. The boats can only be viewed on admission into the gardens.Heights of Abraham logo for webThere will be fantastic firework displays on Saturday evenings from 9th October and Sunday 31st October. The fireworks light up the skies around Matlock Bath in multi-colours. The firework displays begin at 9pm (8pm on Sunday 31 October) with the best viewing positions being in the Bandstand area of Derwent Gardens. Electric Boats, Matlock Bath, UK - 10 Sep 2021