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Things to do What's on Blackpool Illuminations Ride the Lights World Fireworks Championships Illuminations Centre History of the lights Switch On Celebrities 1930's & 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's Illuminating facts Friends of the Illuminations Stock Sale Lights Survey Where to Stay Attractions Eating & drinking Shop Theatres and Shows Travel & Parking Beyond Blackpool Fun Stuff		Switch On Celebrities A LONG LIST OF LUMINARIES Although Lights displays were staged in 1879, 1912, 1913 and then 1925 through to 1933, it was not until 1934 that a proper Switch-On ceremony was devised to launch the Summer Season's Grand Finale. Lord Derby did the honours, followed by an impressive roll call of celebrities. To see a full breakdown by decade click on the links opposite

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Blackpool the home of fantastic events Showzam, Veterans Week, National Veterans Day, UDO Steet Dance Champonships, Beach Volleyball and Out2Dance.

There are great shows at the Blackpool Opera House, Grand Theatre, Pleasure Beach,Pier and Tower Circus