Thousands expected to gather to watch end of festival fireworks Thousands of spectators are expected to gather to watch a firework display which marks the end of festival season in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh International Festival Fireworks Concert will see fireworks set off in time to Mussorgsky's Pictures of an Exhibition played by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Spectators will gather around Edinburgh to watch the display, which starts at 9pm on Sunday. Around 14,000 people are expected in Princes Street Gardens for the ticketed viewing area, along with many more at the family viewing area at Inverleith Park and other traditional viewing areas around the city. Roads around the city centre will be closed to allow people to gather and buses will be diverted. The family viewing area at Inverleith Park will be open from 7pm, offering entertainment and a big screen broadcasting the orchestra. Princes Street Gardens will be open to ticketholders from 7pm, with spectators welcome to bring food and drink but no glass with be allowed. Police officers will be on hand at the park and other popular vantage points, including the Mound, Calton Hill and Princes Street, to make sure everyone is safe. Superintendent Graham Jones said: "The fireworks display on Sunday evening is a family event that attracts thousands of visitors and we are working closely with our partner agencies to make this a memorable, but more importantly, a safe evening. I would urge anyone travelling into the city centre to plan their journey in advance and be aware that many roads throughout the Capital will be subject to closures, which may also impact upon bus and taxi routes. Please check the respective agency websites for more information. We would also remind people to enjoy the event responsibly and ensure alcohol does not ruin their evening. Many families and young people will be in attendance and we want to make sure everyone has a positive experience of the end of the Festival. The road closures are: Between 6pm and 1.30am, Princes Street from South Charlotte Street to South St David Street, Frederick Street, Castle Street, the Mound, Hanover Street, Rose Street, Rose Street North Lane and Rose Street South Lane will be closed. Between 7.30pm and 11.30pm, Bank Street, North Bank Street, Market Street, Mound Place, Ramsay Lane, Ramsay Gardens, St Giles Street, George IV Bridge northbound, Waverley Bridge, Princes Street from South St David Street to North Bridge, South St David Street, St Andrew Square, South St Andrew Street, Meuse Lane, West Register Street, West Register Street Lane and Register Place will be shut. Between 9.30pm and 11pm, Princes Street from Lothian Road to South Charlotte Street, South Charlotte Street and Lothian Road from West Approach Road to Princes Street will be closed.