The event was to take place in Bishop’s Palace Gardens from 7.30pm until 9.30pm as part of Chichester’s Big Weekend which started with a market today (Friday).
All is not lost as organisers, Chichester District Council have promised to reschedule the illuminations at a later date.
Heavy rain is predicted on Sunday, September 11 but CDC said it was still hoping to run its Get Active Festival at Oaklands Park. Organisers are currently monitoring the weather forecast and will make a decision nearer the time.