Fireworks in London tonight?

Question

Does anybody know why there have been firework displays tonight (June 20th) in London? I live in the Kings Cross area in a high rise and I can see a lot of the skyline and there are fireworks going off all over the place from my window. I am an international student and was wondering if today was some type of holiday? Thanks

Answer 1

possibly shortest night longest day festivities?

Answer 2

Could be some Religious Festivals.

Answer 3

Tonight is the summer solstice, ie tomorrow is the longest day of the year.

Traditionally, it's a Pagan festival (celebrated annually at stonehenge) but other places do activities too.