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Donald Trump to be Edenbridge Bonfire Night Guy after US Election candidate dubbed the biggest villain of 2016

DONALD Trump has been revealed as this years Guy to be burnt at Britain's most famous bonfire festival.

A huge effigy of the US Presidential hopeful has been unveiled ahead of the weekend's festivities in Edenbridge.

Donald Trump is this year's bonfire effigy for the Edenbridge bonfire night celebrations
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Donald Trump is this year's bonfire effigy for the Edenbridge bonfire night celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
British artist Frank Shepherd of the Edenbridge Bonfire Society poses putting the finishing touches to a giant effigy of the suspended president of FIFA Sepp Blatter in 2015
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British artist Frank Shepherd of the Edenbridge Bonfire Society poses putting the finishing touches to a giant effigy of the suspended president of FIFA Sepp Blatter in 2015Credit: Getty Images
Jose Manuel Barroso, the President of the EU, was chosen to be burnt in 2014
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Jose Manuel Barroso, the President of the EU, was chosen to be burnt in 2014Credit: Rex Features
Katie Hopkins, the columnist who has often caused outrage with her comments and views on topical issues, was the effigy in 2013
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Katie Hopkins, the columnist who has often caused outrage with her comments and views on topical issues, was the effigy in 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
Following the drugs scandal which cyclist Lance Armstrong was embroiled in, he was picked for the Kent town's bonfire in 2012
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Following the drugs scandal which cyclist Lance Armstrong was embroiled in, he was picked for the Kent town's bonfire in 2012Credit: Reuters
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society chooses their "victim" carefully each year. In 2010 in was footballer Wayne Rooney
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The Edenbridge Bonfire Society chooses their "victim" carefully each year. In 2010 in was footballer Wayne RooneyCredit: Rex Features

The Kent town holds a notorious Guy burning every year, which pokes fun at celebrities and politicians.

It has been held for more than 20 years now and has included famous faces such as Sepp Blatter, Katie Hopkins, Lance Armstrong and Cherie Blair.

The huge Trump is 36-feet tall and trouserless, as he is dubbed the biggest villain of 2016.

He is holding Hillary Clinton's head under one arm and striking a signature pose.

It will be burnt this Saturday on a huge bonfire, alongside a more traditional Guy Fawkes.

The festival starts with a torch-lit procession through the town before a fireworks display and the ceremonial burning of the famous bonfire.

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All the money raised by the celebrations goes to local charities.

Each year we're told to “Remember, remember the fifth of November”, and the day is marked with bonfires and fireworks displays.

But why do we celebrate 5 November, and who exactly was Guy Fawkes?

Bonfire Night has been a British tradition since 1605 and it takes place every year on the 5th of November so make sure you don’t miss out.

Jonathan Ross, depicted carrying a dog with the head of Russell Brand, was the Guy in 2008 after they caused outrage on a radio show
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Jonathan Ross, depicted carrying a dog with the head of Russell Brand, was the Guy in 2008 after they caused outrage on a radio showCredit: PA:Press Association
Katie Price was burnt while clutching copies of gossip magazines and the heads of her two husbands Peter Andre and Alex Reid in 2009
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Katie Price was burnt while clutching copies of gossip magazines and the heads of her two husbands Peter Andre and Alex Reid in 2009Credit: PA:Press Association
2003 marked the year the President of Iraq Saddam Hussein fell following the invasion of Iraq
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2003 marked the year the President of Iraq Saddam Hussein fell following the invasion of IraqCredit: Ferrari Press Agency
In 2007 Tony Blair was replaced as Prime Minister and his wife Cherie was chosen as the figure to be burnt at the Kent festival
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In 2007 Tony Blair was replaced as Prime Minister and his wife Cherie was chosen as the figure to be burnt at the Kent festivalCredit: Rex Features

The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt by Guy Fawkes to overthrow the King of England by blowing up Parliament and to commemorate cities up and down the country have a firework display.

Find out where else you can see spectacular fireworks and bonfire displays if you are unable to get to the burning of Trump's effigy.


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