Blackpool Illuminations Big Switch-On Weekend

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Blackpool Illuminations Big Switch-On Weekend

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4th - 6th September 2009

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The brightest night of all in Blackpool is the Big Switch On, when thousands of people gather to witness the first illuminating night of the season, and the pulling of that famous switch. On this and every other night of the season, Blackpool’s Illuminations retain the magic and excitement which every visitor experiences on their first trip through the ‘Lights’ as a child.  The styles and technology, however are constantly adapting to address the green issues of conservation and energy efficiency.

In a major new first for the resort, the ‘Big Switch-On Weekend’ will see BBC Radio 2 broadcast a whole series of live shows introduced by some of the station’s best-loved presenters. Blackpool will also play host to an exciting programme of blockbusting events.

Flicking the famous switch on Friday night (4th September) from the specially-built Switch-On arena, behind Blackpool’s Golden Mile, will be one-time Blackpool resident and Radio 2 presenter, comedian Alan Carr.

At the dazzling, celebrity-packed show presented by Kate Thornton, Alan will be joined by chart-topping X Factor finalists JLS, one of the UK’s great bands Madness, Paloma Faith, pop princess Pixie Lott and Tony Christie, who will perform in celebration of the Switch-On ceremon

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