Bonfire Night Printing: Banners, Signage and Flyers for November 5th Events

Preparing for Thursday 5 November 2026 means giving crowds clear information after dark. This guide covers Bonfire Night printing for venue managers, schools and community groups across London, from outdoor banners and boards to flyers and indoor displays. It also explains what to check before you order.

Event Signage That Keeps Crowds Moving

Large evening crowds need directions from the moment they reach the gate. Clear event signage keeps queues moving and points people towards the main attractions. Print your signs with strong contrast so they stay readable under floodlights and streetlamps.

• Entrance gates: Show ticket lines, pre-booked check-in and opening times.
• Wayfinding: Use clear arrows to guide people towards food stalls, toilets and family areas.
• Information points: Mark where visitors can find stewards, lost child meeting points and event information.

By planning your signs early, you give your team time to place them before the first visitors arrive.

Design Tips for Night Displays

Dim light makes thin text and low-contrast colours hard to read from a distance. Four habits help:

1. Use high contrast. Bright white or yellow text on a dark panel, or dark text on a pale panel, stays clearer in poor light.
2. Choose simple fonts. Bold, clean sans-serif letters read better than thin or decorative styles.
3. Make the headline large. Aim for text that can be read from about ten metres away.
4. Keep the message short. Limit each sign to key details such as start times, ticket prices and directions.

ExactPrint prints the artwork you upload, so check your file at full size before you order.

Choosing the Right Size

Match the size to the viewing distance and the space you have. These are standard paper sizes, so check each product page for the sizes it offers.

• A0 (841 x 1189mm): Entrance maps and notices that must be seen from far away.
• A1 (594 x 841mm): Schedule boards, site rules and direction signs.
• A2 (420 x 594mm): Noticeboards, windows and ticket booth displays.
• A3 (297 x 420mm): Indoor bulletin boards, queue signs and bar menus.
• A4 (210 x 297mm): Desk notices, handouts and counter displays.
• A5 (148 x 210mm): Leaflets and direct mail drops.

Using matching sizes across your site gives visitors a consistent look from the gate to the food stalls.

Outdoor Displays: PVC Banners, Foamex Boards and Waterproof Posters

Weather can change quickly in early November, so anything displayed outdoors needs a material made for it.

PVC Banners for Fences, Gates and Railings

The PVC banner page describes waterproof banners made for outdoor use, in sizes from 25cm x 65cm up to 120cm x 500cm. You can choose how many eyelets you want: none, 4, 6, 12 or 18. Pick the number that suits the way you plan to hang the banner. Good positions for PVC banner printing include perimeter fences, main gates and roadside railings, where passing residents can read the date and opening times.

A1 Foamex Boards for Fixed Signs

When you need a rigid sign, the A1 Foamex panel measures 594 x 841mm and is a printed PVC board. It suits ticket prices, venue maps and vendor lists fixed to walls, timber posts or crowd barriers. The A1 foam board page describes a similar waterproof expanded PVC foam sheet, so compare the two product pages and choose the size and finish that suit your signs.

A2 Waterproof Posters for Noticeboards

Standard paper posters can sag in damp air. The A2 waterproof poster measures 420 x 594mm, and its product page describes it as printed on silk paper and water-resistant. It suits open-air display frames, glass notice cabinets and ticket booths, where schedules and prices need to stay readable through the evening.

Flyers and Roller Banners for Arrivals and Entrances

Printed flyers reach people before the event, and a roller banner welcomes them when they arrive.

A5 Flyers for Neighbours and Visitors

Reaching local homes before the event helps ticket sales. The A5 flyer measures 148 x 210mm, which is easy to post through a door or leave on a counter. Use your event flyers in three ways:

• Door drops: Send event details to homes across your local borough.
• Counter stacks: Leave flyers at community centres, libraries and shops.
• Handouts: Give sheets to people near station entrances at busy times.

A printed flyer also gives residents a lasting reference for the schedule and your online booking address.

Pull-Up Roller Banners for Sheltered Entrances

Reception halls, covered ticket tents and marquee entrances suit a self-standing display. The pull-up roller banner 800 x 2000mm is a tall banner that rolls out of its base and stands on its own, so staff can set it up quickly. Treat it as an indoor display and keep it away from open rain and strong gusts. In an open field, choose a PVC banner instead. Inside a marquee entrance, a roller banner or pull up roller banner can carry a welcome message and sponsor logos.

Licences, Local Rules and Last-Minute Orders

Running a public event takes planning with your local authority and venue officers, and your print order should follow that plan.

Local Authority Guidance

ExactPrint prints your uploaded artwork exactly as provided. It does not assess artwork for planning permission, fire safety rules or council advertising consent. Safety and emergency signage should follow your event plan and the advice of your venue manager or safety officer, and the wording stays your responsibility.

Confirm where signs can go with your local council or venue manager before you put anything up. For crowd control rules or temporary event licences, speak to your council's licensing team or your event coordinator.

Checking Delivery Options for Urgent Orders

Ticket sales and schedules can change in the final days before an event. The A5 flyer page names same-day dispatch or collection, so it is worth a look if you need flyers in a hurry. For banners, boards and posters, open each product page and read the delivery options shown at checkout, because they differ by product and by order. Order early where you can, and leave time to check your files before they go to print.

Choose ExactPrint for Your Bonfire Night Printing

A successful Bonfire Night event in London depends on clear directions, displays that suit the weather and flyers that reach neighbours in time. Use PVC banners for fences and gates, a waterproof poster for noticeboards and a roller banner inside covered entrances, and keep each message short enough to read after dark. ExactPrint prints the artwork you supply, so check local rules and proof your files before you order. To prepare for Thursday 5 November 2026, start with the PVC banner page, choose your size and eyelets, and for covered entrances look at the pull-up roller banner 800 x 2000mm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format should we send for large outdoor banner printing?

Send a high-resolution PDF with embedded fonts and CMYK colour settings, and add 3mm bleed around the artwork edges. Bleed helps the edges trim cleanly. Check the product page for any size or file guidance that applies to your item.

Which printed materials handle heavy autumn rain?

PVC banners are described as waterproof and made for outdoor use, and the A2 waterproof poster is described as water-resistant. Pull-up banners are an indoor display, so keep them inside or under cover.

How early should we order promotional flyers for a public event?

Order two to three weeks before the event so there is time to distribute them. If you are short of time, the A5 flyer page names same-day dispatch or collection, so check what is offered at checkout.

Can we print different designs on both sides of our event signage?

Printing options vary by product, so check the product page before you order. For example, the 800 x 2000mm pull-up banner page lists single-sided printing.