EVENTS 2019
27 AUGUST RIDE THE LIGHTS Prepare for the most magical of bike rides under Blackpool’s glittering Illuminations. For one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give thousands of cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of the Illuminations display before the official switch-on. Ride The Lights is a unique family event that can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and, like so many of our great events, it’s free to take part. Feel free to adorn your bike in fairy lights so you can be a part of the spectacle! visitblackpool.com/ridethelights
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON 30 AUGUST
IT’S THE BIGGEST OUTDOOR PARTY OF THE YEAR, A NIGHT WHEN THE FAMOUS ILLUMINATIONS ARE SWITCHED ON IN A BLAZE OF LIGHT AND PYROTECHNICS
It’s the biggest night of the year, a night when Blackpool celebrates the start of Illuminations season with the biggest and coolest outdoor party. Around 20,000 revellers will gather on the Tower Festival Headland Arena in the shadow of The Blackpool Tower to watch a stellar line up of musical talent perform before the Illuminations are turned on in a blaze of pyrotechnics. 2018 saw international music star Alfie Boe pull the switch. Who will follow him in 2019? Make sure you register to win free wristbands and be there to find out. And if you are unlucky in the wristband ballot, you can always buy a Golden Circle ticket that will guarantee your place in the arena. visitblackpool.com/switchon
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