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Annual lights festival in Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Blackpool Illuminations is an annual lights festival that started on 18 September 1879, held each autumn in the British seaside resort of Blackpool on
Blackpool_Illuminations
The Blackpool Illuminations is an annual lights festival with over one million light bulbs. Founded in 1879 and held each autumn from August until November
List of people who have switched on the Blackpool Illuminations
List_of_people_who_have_switched_on_the_Blackpool_Illuminations
Coastal town in Lancashire, England
Blackpool Tower, Illuminations, Pleasure Beach and the Winter Gardens. The town is home to football club Blackpool F.C. The population of Blackpool at
Blackpool
Topics referred to by the same term
several English cities Blackpool Illuminations, an annual lights festival in the British seaside resort of Blackpool Disney Illuminations, a nightly firework
Illuminations
Village in Lancashire, England
arches at either end of the Illuminations, "selling the Blackpool message". Two bus companies serve the village. Blackpool tramway runs along the length
Bispham,_Blackpool
Illuminations are secular Autumn festivals of electric light held in several English cities, towns and villages, in particular: Blackpool (1879–present)
Illuminations_(festival)
Light rail transit system in Lancashire, England
during the Blackpool Illuminations. The first section opened on 29 September 1885, a conduit line from Cocker Street to Dean Street on Blackpool Promenade
Blackpool_Tramway
English artist and sculptor
In June 2005 she started working as an artist for Blackpool Illuminations. The first Illuminations feature that Myerscough worked on was the Ali Baba
Sarah_Myerscough
English interior designer and television personality
Llewelyn-Bowen was the Creative Director For the 2010 Blackpool Illuminations, designing new illuminations including dinosaurs, vampires and ghouls. Llewelyn-Bowen
Laurence_Llewelyn-Bowen
Historic trams running in Lancashire, England
weekdays and weekends through the year, as well as during the Blackpool Illuminations. The Heritage fleet is a large fleet of vehicles that were mainly
Blackpool_Heritage_Trams
twice turned on the Blackpool Illuminations. Mosson was born in Preston, Lancashire, and made her stage debut with the Blackpool Tower Children's Ballet
Audrey_Mosson
British group of companies
club's sixth promotion in 10 years. BES Utilities partnered with Blackpool Illuminations, an annual lights festival in Lancashire, to provide electricity
BES_Utilities
Entertainment museum in Blackpool, England (established 2024)
and the Illuminations. It is joint operated by Blackpool Heritage and Museums and Blackpool Tourism Ltd, both of which are owned by Blackpool Council
Showtown_Blackpool
Tourist attraction in Blackpool, England
Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. When it opened, Blackpool Tower
Blackpool_Tower
English singer (born 1974)
2010 Brit Awards. In September 2010, Williams switched on the Blackpool illuminations, stating that it was one of the greatest honours he had achieved
Robbie_Williams
British musical duo and television presenters
on hold. On 2 September 2011, Myles and Connor performed at the Blackpool Illuminations 2011. On 25 February 2012, the duo revealed they had formed a new
Myles_and_Connor
stops of Blackpool Tramway are listed here, as well as past stops. The following is a list of stops with platforms currently served by Blackpool's Bombardier
List of Blackpool Tramway tram stops
List_of_Blackpool_Tramway_tram_stops
Further and higher education college in Blackpool, UK
photographer Sarah Myerscough, model maker / artist for Blackpool Illuminations, previously at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Helen Owen, theatre actress Craig Parkinson
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool_and_The_Fylde_College
British campaign to promote
Forecast". In 2015, National Poetry Day poems were included in the Blackpool Illuminations. In 2020, BT commissioned Poet Laureate Simon Armitage to write
National_Poetry_Day
British singer (born 1971)
"[citation needed] In August 2013, the headline act to turn on the Blackpool illuminations pulled out due to unforeseen circumstances leaving the event with
Gary_Barlow
Irish boy band
Sandi Thom and Scouting For Girls at an event in Blackpool to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations, an annual event in the town. The event received coverage
Boyzone
Street in Blackpool, England
installed in the esplanade, opposite Blackpool Tower, in 2011. It was designed by Gordon Young. The town's annual Illuminations, established in 1879, run the
Blackpool_Promenade
English actress (1937–2020)
Looking Glass (2016). In 2016, Windsor was invited to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations 57 years after her co-star in the film Too Hot to Handle, Jayne
Barbara_Windsor
British cartoonist and graphic designer (born 1939)
designer. During the 1960s he was a designer at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach and at the Blackpool Illuminations. His works include the tableaux displays of nursery
Emilios_Hatjoullis
British physician and murderer
family home to view the Blackpool Illuminations and visit two of her sisters (both of whom lived near Blackpool). She left Blackpool to return home at approximately
Buck_Ruxton
Future unitary authority area in England
of Blackpool, and its unitary council will provide all of the local government services currently provided by Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council
Fylde_Coast
Town in the West Midlands, England
and 1970s, the lights were purchased secondhand from Blackpool Illuminations. The Illuminations had up to sixty thousand bulbs and took year-round planning
Walsall
British actress and singer (1898–1983)
of her are held at Madame Tussauds in London and Blackpool. She switched on the Blackpool Illuminations in 1961. Carson is commemorated by a blue plaque
Violet_Carson
Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
the Steeplechase rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1977. He also switched on the Blackpool Illuminations that year. In 1975, a song entitled
Red_Rum
Square in Blackpool, England
roundabout as part of that year's Blackpool Illuminations. Rabbit, Jane (29 October 2023). "Gynn Square • Live Blackpool". Blackpool. Retrieved 1 May 2025. Thomas
Gynn_Square
Pagani Zonda Roadster F • Bugatti Veyron Economy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations (Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion • Jaguar XJ Diesel • Subaru Legacy
List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes
List_of_Top_Gear_(2002_TV_series)_episodes
Calendar year
Dunedin (New Zealand), claims 12 victims. September 19 – The Blackpool Illuminations in England are switched on for the first time. September 23 – The
1879
British radio disc jockey (born 1961)
since Now 21 in early 1992. Goodier has also hosted the annual Blackpool Illuminations Switch on Concert for two years on Real Radio and Smooth Radio
Mark_Goodier
Forms of racing in the BBC motoring show
(23 November 2008) With the team booked to switch on the famous Blackpool Illuminations, the three were presented with a challenge to determine which of
Top_Gear_races
1993 film directed by Gurinder Chadha
various faiths) of different generations take a group day out to the Blackpool Illuminations. The tensions of the generation gap torn between tradition and
Bhaji_on_the_Beach
Soviet diplomat (1906–1980)
as Soviet ambassador to the United Kingdom, he switched on the Blackpool Illuminations. From 1967 to 1971 he was the head of the Africa department of
Yakov_Malik
Former railway station in Lancashire, England
at Blackpool Central car park, based at the site of the former platform ends and approach tracks. This area is where the Blackpool Illuminations are
Blackpool Central railway station
Blackpool_Central_railway_station
English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian (1904–1961)
the Garrick Theatre, Southport. That September he turned on the Blackpool Illuminations. From October to December 1953 Formby appeared at the London Palladium
George_Formby
2024 studio album by Yard Act
(featuring Katy J Pearson) 3:17 9. "Grifter's Grief" 3:19 10. "Blackpool Illuminations" 7:28 11. "A Vineyard for the North" 5:03 Total length: 43:19
Where's_My_Utopia?
there were no festivals, but in 1949 Blackpool restarted the event. In the 1950s, these Blackpool Illuminations involved illuminated tableaux, including
Lights_of_Leamington_Festival
Blackpool Illuminations has featured numerous illuminated and animated features and tableaux based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Blackpool Pleasure
Works based on Alice in Wonderland
Works_based_on_Alice_in_Wonderland
Park with rides and attractions
working class character. It was the forerunner of the present-day Blackpool Illuminations. By the 1890s, the town had a population of 35,000, and could accommodate
Amusement_park
English theatre organist (1904–1985)
much speculating as to who would turn on the Blackpool Illuminations that year. The Blackpool Illuminations have been an annual attraction since 1879, and
Reginald_Dixon
Birmingham: Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival Blackpool Illuminations Blackpool Festival of Light Blackpool Rebellion Festival Blissfields, near Winchester
List of festivals in the United Kingdom
List_of_festivals_in_the_United_Kingdom
Retrieved 12 July 2024. "Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramroad No. 2". Crich Tramway Village. Retrieved 15 July 2024. "Blackpool Electric Tramway Company Ltd
List of tramcars of the National Tramway Museum
List_of_tramcars_of_the_National_Tramway_Museum
1972 British crime drama film by Sidney Hayers
(24 February 1971). "Assault". Variety. Variety, Inc. p. 18. "Blackpool Illuminations". Liverpool Daily Post. 15 January 1971. p. 12. "Forty eight hours
All_Coppers_Are...
UK charity of the BBC
Lumley appeared with one of the soft toys during the opening of Blackpool Illuminations and named Pudsey Bear the official mascot of the BBC Children in
Children_in_Need
Season of television series
Pagani Zonda Roadster F • Bugatti Veyron Economy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations (Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion • Jaguar XJ Diesel • Subaru Legacy
Top_Gear_series_12
Scottish musician (born 1981)
broadcast twice during the course of the month. Thom performed at the Blackpool Illuminations Christmas lights switch-on concert alongside presenters of the
Sandi_Thom
American media franchise
[citation needed] Blackpool – Located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, this location is based in the popular holiday destination of Blackpool. It was located
Ripley's_Believe_It_or_Not!
departure from the group. Sophie Ellis Bextor headlines the 2023 Blackpool Illuminations switch-on concert. 5 September – Shireland CBSO Academy, the first
2023_in_British_music
Market town in Herefordshire, England
after the New Year. The group established links with Blackpool Illuminations in 2010, and Blackpool's director Richard Ryan performed the switching-on ceremony
Bromyard
6 October 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2023. "Queen Elizabeth II: Blackpool Illuminations switched off". BBC News. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September
Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II
Death_and_state_funeral_of_Elizabeth_II
Public artwork by Gordon Young in Blackpool, England
space in Blackpool. Since inauguration it, and the wider Tower Festival Headland space, has been used as the location of the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on
Comedy_Carpet
United Kingdom's first motorway
tailbacks and congestion, especially during special events like the Blackpool Illuminations. Planning for the route began as early as 1937–1938, and by the
Preston_Bypass
Season of television series
was taking place around the world: Isaacs was involved in the Blackpool Illuminations festival in the UK; cast and crew promoted the series at the Fan
Star_Trek:_Discovery_season_1
Human settlement in England
the working classes. The popular Blackpool Illuminations start at North Shore along with the majority of Blackpool's tourist attractions such as the North
North_Shore,_Blackpool
Segment of the Top Gear television programme
from Basel, Switzerland to Blackpool, England, on a single tank of fuel, in order to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations. Although each presenter chose
Top_Gear_challenges
2016 studio album by Vangelis
The Projection Studio, which was projected onto Blackpool Tower as part of the Blackpool Illuminations LightPool show in September 2016. The album is available
Rosetta_(album)
British television show
live from aboard a Blackpool tram as part of Radio 2's 'Live in Blackpool' series. Carr had turned on the famous Blackpool Illuminations the previous night
Going_Out_with_Alan_Carr
English guitarist and songwriter
inspired by Brown's formative memories of regularly visiting the Blackpool Illuminations as a child. Alongside writing and releasing his own original work
James_Adrian_Brown
Musical artist
the UK and Canada including 2007 performances at the BBC Radio 2 Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Event, where she played in front of 19,000 people and
Steph_Fraser
Fictional character
Forget Whatshername", Terry, Bob and Thelma all refer to a trip to Blackpool Illuminations in September 1967, further implying that Terry had not yet joined
Terry_Collier
2012 British TV series or programme
who got to switch on Blackpool Illuminations Forfeit: John and Richard, who had to clean the Ballroom floor in the Blackpool Tower 15 5 Stratford Upon
Jedward's_Big_Adventure
Area of Blackpool, England
South Shore is an area of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It forms the southern part of the town for two miles along the Promenade from Rigby Road to
South_Shore,_Blackpool
Scrapped, UK registered roll-on/roll-off ferry
reporting that they were as busy as they would normally be during the Blackpool Illuminations. The boom lasted for over ten weeks, with the refloating at one
MS_Riverdance
British railway company (1923–1947)
connection with the Blackpool Illuminations. The number of people moved was huge, with over 2.2 million holidaymakers arriving in Blackpool between the start
London, Midland and Scottish Railway
London,_Midland_and_Scottish_Railway
Road in England
Waterpark, Blackpool Tower and the town's three piers. The 5-mile (8 km) stretch between Starr Gate and Bispham is also the site of Blackpool Illuminations during
A584_road
become the official broadcasters of the switch-on ceremony for the Blackpool Illuminations, after securing the broadcast rights from BBC Radio 2 which had
2010_in_British_radio
2012–13 concert tour by the Script
1's Big Weekend. L These shows are part of the V Festival. M Leeds and Blackpool shows were cancelled due to family illness. Hoey, Donall (3 September
3_World_Tour
particularly in Norfolk and Norwich. September – the tradition of the Blackpool Illuminations begins. 31 October – Robert Baden-Powell marries Olave St Clair
1912_in_the_United_Kingdom
British live artist and showwoman
then became a permanent attraction in Blackpool's Golden Mile, in collaboration with the Blackpool Illuminations, where it won the 2011 British Tourism
Marisa_Carnesky
1968 UK–USSR nuclear submarine collision
Ian Wragg, someone likened the view on the surface as akin to Blackpool Illuminations, suggesting that search lights on numerous vessels were visible
Submarine incident off Kola Peninsula (1968)
Submarine_incident_off_Kola_Peninsula_(1968)
2008 single by Boyzone
promote the single. The band performed as a part of the annual Blackpool Illuminations in August 2008. On 7 September 2008 they appeared as guest hosts
Love You Anyway (Boyzone song)
Love_You_Anyway_(Boyzone_song)
Musical
sing along ditties and homespun homilies are as British as the Blackpool illuminations or Brighton rock." He added that the "lurid backdrop of sailboards
Home_and_Away:_The_Musical
Former British national radio station
sister station, Real Radio, Smooth was an official host of the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on ceremony from 2010, and staged regular, free live music
Smooth_Radio_(2010)
residents of Coronation Street on a trip to Blackpool in May, and again in October when they went to see the illuminations. Baby shop assistant 29 May 48 Stephen
List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 1961
List_of_Coronation_Street_characters_introduced_in_1961
British drama television series
September 2025. "Illuminations". BFI. 26 October 1990. Retrieved 1 April 2026. "Offshore". BFI. 2 November 1990. Retrieved 1 April 2026. "Blackpool Rock". BFI
Coasting_(TV_series)
2007 single by McFly
Festival on 18 August 2007. The band also performed the song at the Blackpool Illuminations on 31 August 2007. The performance was different from the one at
The_Heart_Never_Lies
British film
Exploring the world of lighting, including a glimpse of the famous Blackpool illuminations 1962 Fish and Ships Tim Turner A feature looking at the trawling
Look_at_Life_(film_series)
Season of television series
but he enjoys the party and his bedroom is decorated like the Blackpool illuminations. Absent Tyler Lewis 95 5 "SorryNotSorry" Fiona Walton Kim Millar
The_Dumping_Ground_series_6
English singer-songwriter and DJ
themes of love, heartbreak, and personal acceptance. Originally from Blackpool, Little Boots moved to Los Angeles and began to produce music under the
Little_Boots
Winners of industrial beauty pageants
popular and originally from Blackpool, Mosson was the second celebrity ever to be invited to switch on Blackpool Illuminations. Mosson repeated the honour
Queens_of_Industry
become the official broadcasters of the switch-on ceremony for the Blackpool Illuminations, after securing the broadcast rights from BBC Radio 2 which had
Timeline_of_Smooth_Radio
Rovers F.C. formed by railway fitter Albert Jenkins. 18 September – Blackpool Illuminations lit for the first time. 2 October – William Denny and Brothers
1879_in_the_United_Kingdom
Historic railway in Lancashire, England
train service, and of infrastructure. Blackpool Central station was closed at the end of the 1964 Illuminations period, on 2 November, and the site was
Preston and Wyre Joint Railway
Preston_and_Wyre_Joint_Railway
Defunct school in the United Kingdom
giving local families and pensioners outings such as visits to the Blackpool Illuminations. Most notably, a double-decker took a busload of activists across
Scotland_Road_Free_School
British stage and television actor (born 1944)
Yarmouth Britannia Pier - Southport Theatre). The Illuminations Laughter Show as Straight man (Blackpool Opera House). Television credits include: All Creatures
Graham_Hamilton
Ireland international rugby league footballer
2000. Retrieved 29 June 2019. Bretherton, Liam (18 July 2005). "Blackpool illuminations: A season on the prowl with rugby league's Panthers". The Guardian
Liam_Bretherton
1995 single by Simply Red
video for "Fairground" was directed by Michael Geoghegan and filmed in Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire. When "Fairground" reached number one on the
Fairground_(song)
English stand-up comedian and singer (1927–2018)
Pier, Blackpool, 1956. Cyril Critchlow Collection, Blackpool Central Library, Vol. 38 p. 12. "Looking back at Ken Dodd's love of Blackpool". Blackpool Gazette
Ken_Dodd
2004 science fiction action-adventure film
Trafalgar Square, London, UK (24-7-2004), retrieved 21 November 2022 "Illuminations Thunderbird 3 by Stealthwomble on DeviantArt". www.deviantart.com. 26
Thunderbirds_(2004_film)
Tower in Paris, France
Devaux (in French). Retrieved 19 March 2019. SETE. "The Eiffel Tower's illuminations". Official Eiffel Tower website. Archived from the original on 22 August
Eiffel_Tower
2013 studio album by James Holden
saxophone; writers: Holden, Jaumet) 4:03 5. "Sky Burial" 4:26 6. "The Illuminations" 3:12 7. "Inter-City 125" 5:29 8. "Delabole" 3:43 9. "Seven Stars" 5:49
The_Inheritors_(album)
American trade magazine
all 8 years the award has been given. Best Outdoor Production Show – IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot for 12 out of the 13 years the award
Amusement_Today
Type of animated fountain for entertainment purposes
daily at the park until March 2017, when it was replaced by Disney Illuminations, which utilizes the same technology. Located indoors in Nashville, Tennessee
Musical_fountain
British actor and comedian (1895–1979)
2026. Wyver, John (5 December 2020). "'This is Music Hall', 1955". Illuminations. Retrieved 17 July 2026. "Glencannon (1957-58)". Classic TV Archive
Wee_Georgie_Wood
2013 studio album by Little Boots
second single, for which a self-directed music video was filmed at the Blackpool Tower. The first 1,000 copies of the album were signed on CD or vinyl
Nocturnes (Little Boots album)
Nocturnes_(Little_Boots_album)
City in Lancashire, England
received with ringing of bells, and at night we have bonfires, and illuminations". Another Jacobite eyewitness noted in a private letter from Preston
Preston,_Lancashire
City and unitary authority in Essex, England
1933. Southend tried their first autumn illuminations during 1935, following the example set in 1913 by Blackpool. The town became a favourite with motorcycle
Southend-on-Sea
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