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The Spiro Light Tunnel - visitors can walk through an immersive 25-metre light installation, created with individually-mapped LED lights.īeach balls - located Golden Mile, each ball will be twinkling with 7,000 lights, while a sandcastle and giant deckchair will illuminate an area back at Tower Festival Headland. I Love BPL - Illumination-goers can share their appreciation for the seaside town at the specially-commissioned giant installation. The new I Love Blackpool installation design for the 2021 IlluminationsĪlong with long-standing attractions, five new installations are set to be the highlights of this year's event.Īstral Dreams laser show - this display will use five high-powered lasers beamed onto the front of the Tower and has been by created by Blackpool-born designer Jack Irving and will be accompanied by an original score produced by Lytham St Annes composer George Cornes.

They will be switched off on January 3, 2022. The lights have been extended to five months this year.
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If you're looking to plan a visit to this annual free event, we've put together a guide to everything you need to know before you set off to marvel at six miles of magical lights. READ MORE: Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2021: 21 amazing photos from an electrifying eveningįormer Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Balles switched on the lights on September 3, which was the climax of a night of live music from acts including KSI, Wes Nelson and Ella Henderson in the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. However if they are able to, visitors are encouraged to walk the majority of the route to get the best views of installations. The traditional way to witness the lights display in full, which stretches along the promenade from Squires Gate to Bispham, is by driving along the route. This is a great opportunity to get out that old rusty bike and cycle along the prom with the family.It's the time of year to pack up the kids, dog and whoever else wants to come along for the ride and visit Blackpool Illuminations. You can cycle the Illuminations to and from any point along Blackpool Promenade from Starr Gate in the South to Red Bank Road some 10 kilometres north. So if you are lucky you could find yourself on TV!
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In 2009 it was estimated that 8000 people took part! In 2010 Sky TV are filmed the event to be screened as part of their Consequently, adventures on the north west coast were pretty regular. Ride the lights has been held each year since 2006 and the number of cycles grows each year. The Pleasure Beach staff had kindly volunteered their time to give people this fantastic new experience. Heritage Tram Tour's Western Train is hoping to be back on the tracks for the 2021 Blackpool Illuminations (Image: Blackpool Transport Services) A fundraiser has been launched to help restore Blackpool's beloved illuminated tram and get it back on the tracks in time for the illuminations later this year. Nickelodeon and Blackpool Pleasure Beach characters were in attendance from 7-10pm for cyclists only. Riders who detour into the Pleasure Beach were be greeted by a live DJ set. In 2019 for the fourth time, riders were able to detour through the Blackpool Pleasure Beach via it's North Enterance. Riders can cycle as much or as little of the course as they choose.

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The route runs the full length of the Illuminations from Starr Gate, in the South all the way through to Red Bank Road at the North with riders able to go in either direction or join the ride at any point on the promenade. Radio Wave presenters will be hosting the main stage of live music and fun. There is entertainment taking place at the Ride the Lights hub located on the Tower Festival Headlands opposite The Blackpool Tower. It has become a firm favourite with residents and visitors alike.Īs well as getting the chance of a first look at the Illuminations ahead of Switch On, cyclists are able to enjoy riding on the Promenade without having to worry about cars. Next year’s Illuminations season will now start on Friday 2 September and run until Monday 2 January, 2023. The free event is getting more and more popular each year and is attended by thousands of people. 8 December 2021 by Visit Blackpool Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a third consecutive year, it was announced today.
