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      Welcome to the Lights!

      Welcome to the Blackpool Illuminations! It’s the greatest FREE lightshow on earth, where you can enjoy SIX MILES of the brightest light displays. They’re on buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams!

      We are Visit Fylde Coast – online | social media | on enews. Take a look around with us! And thanks to our friends at mediafilms for this video of Blackpool Illuminations in 2018.

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      About Blackpool Illuminations

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      Tableaux at Blackpool North Shore

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      Did you Know? Interesting Facts & Figures

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      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations

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      Your Blackpool Illuminations Photos

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      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery

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      Old 'Heritage' Illuminated Trams

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      History of Blackpool Illuminations

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      Vintage Video of Blackpool Illuminations

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      Old Blackpool Illuminations - Photo Gallery

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      What's On at The Venue Cleveleys

      Head to The Venue Cleveleys, for live entertainment each weekend and great food every day.

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      Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours and Illuminations Tours

      Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are great way to take in the promenade and an iconic, traditional part of Blackpool!

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      New Homegrown Show - at Blackpool Grand Theatre

      What’s on at The Grand Theatre Blackpool. There’s something for everyone in this BIG anniversary year!

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      Take a Look at Blackpool North Pier

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