Who switched on Blackpool Illuminations?
Founded in 1879 and held each autumn from August until November they are on for 66 nights a year….List of switch on hosts.
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Alfie Boe |
| 2019 | Lucy Fallon |
| 2020 | A group of Britain’s Coronavirus NHS Heroes |
| 2021 | Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas |
Do Blackpool lights get switched on?
The 2021 Blackpool Illuminations will shine again throughout Christmas and New Year. They’ll burst into light and colour in September – remaining lit until 3 January 2022! Autumn and Winter is going to be brilliant in Blackpool! …
Who switched Blackpool lights on 2013?
It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that Gary Barlow will be appearing as the headline act for the 2013 switch on concert.
What year did Blackpool Illuminations start?
May 1912
Blackpool Illuminations/First event date
Who’s switching on Blackpool Illuminations 2021?
For 2021, a special concert in the Tower Ballroom will kick-start the four month extended stay of the bright lights down Blackpool’s seafront. The Tower will host performances from KSI, The Wombats, Ella Henderson, and Wes Nelson.
How old are the Blackpool lights?
1879
Blackpool Illuminations is an annual lights festival, founded in 1879 and first switched on 18 September that year, held each autumn in the British seaside resort of Blackpool on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire.
What was the first animal to switch on Blackpool Illuminations called?
Lord Derby
Lord Derby (Edward Stanley) was the first in 1934 – except for World War II – we take a look at our ‘Top Ten’ through the years!
How many miles is the Blackpool Illuminations?
Also known locally as The Lights or The Illuminations, they run each year for 66 days, from late August until early November at a time when most other English seaside resorts’ seasons are coming to an end. They are 6.2 miles (10 km) long and use over one million bulbs.
Are Blackpool Illuminations free?
Yes. Blackpool Illuminations is the greatest free light show on Earth!
What time are Blackpool illuminations switch on each night?
Date and Time of the switch-on The official time for the switch on tonight is 8.50pm and will last into Saturday morning where they’ll be turned off for the day at 1am. After this, the lights will be turned on in the evening on most days from 5pm to 8pm and usually lasts until the following evening from 10pm to 12am.