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Welcome to our website about the Blackpool Illuminations! It’s the greatest FREE lightshow on earth! Enjoy SIX MILES of the brightest light displays. They’re on buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams!
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About Blackpool Illuminations
What would you want to know about Blackpool Illuminations if you’d never seen them before? We’ve gathered together this overview for you
Switch On
2021
Daily Lighting
up Times
Lightpool
Festival 2021
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All About Blackpool Illuminations
What’s the History of Blackpool Illuminations?
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Did you Know? Interesting Facts & Figures
Our Blackpool Illuminations – Photo Gallery
Your Blackpool Illuminations Photos
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Recent Updates
Fun for all the Family at Coral Island Blackpool!
What’s On at Blackpool North Pier!
Shop to Win at Affinity Lancashire!
Visit Fylde Coast Events Guide
Your guide to large and small events on the Fylde Coast.

Join in with Coast Watchers
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Updates from local businesses…
Fun for all the Family at Coral Island Blackpool!
What’s On at Blackpool North Pier!
Shop to Win at Affinity Lancashire!
Shop Local at Houndshill Shopping Centre!
See Local Art at Grundy Art Gallery – ‘Open’ is on!
Coming up at Blackpool Grand Theatre!
From the Visit Fylde Coast Shop
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