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Tammy with her tacky t-shirt
south pier, `common as muck` mother would sayBlackpool Illuminations
Everyone should see the Illuminations at some point in their lives. This 8 mile display of lights is a wonderful sight for everyone and anyone - each year there are more than 500 scenic displays and features - some are set pieces and others are strung out across the Promenade.
The best way to see the Illuminations is from the top of a tram and sit at the front if you can. The display starts and ends at Bispham in the north or Starr Gate in the south.
The lights are always switched on at the start of September by a well known star - past stars have included the Bee Gees, Robbie Williams, Alan Carr, Kermit the Frog and even Red Rum the famous horse!
The lights are switched off in early November and are totally free to see although there are charity collections along the route.
The first display of lights took place in 1912 when Princess Louise opened Queens Promenade and it grew from then on. The Illuminations now only use green electricity from renewable resources, comprising wind power, small-scale hydropower and Biogas.
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