More likely related to commerations of the 100th Anniversary of the start of WW1.
Usually the first weekend in November is often allocated for some type of Veterans day Holiday in many countries.
This is probably what you are seeing.......various veterans groups, marking the occasion.
It's 2014.
Fireworks brighten the skies because people like bright shiny things that go boom in the night. It makes them feel happy and inspired.
Unless your in Bagdad or some place like that
Bonfire night 5th Nov
Halloween.
50 Days to Christmas
I believe Guy Fawkes Day was something like November 1st?
(google who Guy Fawkes was.)
Every day above ground is a good one.
Ask the person next to you.
I live near the heart of London, and throughout the whole week, there've been fireworks every night. What's the occasion?
