Blackpool Illuminations We are very sad to announce that this year’s Ride the Lights has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Are Blackpool lights still on 2022?
Save the dates – Blackpool Illuminations will be shining from 2 September, 2022 – 2 January, 2023.
Are Blackpool Illuminations being switched off?
Out of respect for the Queen, Blackpool Council has announced the seaside town’s world famous illuminations will be switched off as a mark of respect. We are deeply saddened to learn Her Majesty The Queen has passed away.
Who is switching on Blackpool Illuminations 2022?
designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Switch-On 2022
TV celebrity and designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen pulled the famous switch at the end of the live concert and triggered four months of illuminations in the resort.
Are Blackpool Illuminations back on tonight?
As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty, the Blackpool Illuminations display will not be lit tonight (Friday 9 September).
Are the lights on in Blackpool now?
The 2022 Blackpool Illuminations will shine again throughout Christmas and New Year. They’ll burst into light and colour in September – remaining lit until 2 January 2023!
How long are Blackpool lights on for this year?
66 nights
How long are Blackpool Illuminations on for? Blackpool Illuminations are usually on for 66 nights. However, the 2022 display will run throughout the festive season for the third consecutive year from 2 September – 2 January 2023.
Will Blackpool Illuminations be on Monday?
The Illuminations will once again remain unlit on Monday 19 September.
Will Blackpool Illuminations be on tomorrow night?
The Blackpool Illuminations are now shining nightly until 2 January, 2023!
Can you drive through Blackpool Illuminations?
Can you drive through Blackpool Illuminations? It is possible to drive through the Illuminations, but expect this to be slow!
How much does it cost for Blackpool lights to be on?
There are more than 500 designs and features in the eclectic display. Blackpool Illuminations is a free show.
What time do the lights come on at Blackpool?
Daily from 4.30pm – at different times throughout the season.
What time do the Blackpool lights go on tonight?
2 September 2022 to 2 January 2023, from 4.30pm – different times throughout the season. Blackpool Illuminations shine bright EVERY NIGHT of autumn this year!
Where do Blackpool Illuminations start and finish?
How long do the illuminations stretch? The illuminations stretch for 10km. They begin at Squires Gate, and end at Red Bank Road.
Do I need a ticket for Blackpool lights?
Strictly no admission without a ticket. This applies to all attendees including young children and carers.
Is Blackpool Tower lit up all year?
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.
Where do you park to walk Blackpool Illuminations?
Central Car Park – where the coach park facilities are near to Coral Island. Lonsdale Road Car Park – near to Blackpool Football Club. Cocker Square – heading north past North Pier on the edge of a small surface car park. At Gynn roundabout there are toilets on the seaside of the promenade.
Where do you park for Blackpool Illuminations?
Please note, you may have to pay for parking.
- Talbot Road car park (FY1 1AU) – 2x Type 2, 22Kw (fast)
- West Street car park (FY1 1HA) – 1x Type 2, 22Kw (fast)
- Pleasure Beach – FY4 1EZ.
- Sainsbury’s – FY1 3AJ.
- Grand Hotel Blackpool – FY1 2JQ.
- Houndshill Shopping Centre – FY1 4HU.
How far is it to walk through Blackpool Illuminations?
6-mile
One thing to bear in mind is that, whilst children love the Blackpool Illuminations, they most likely won’t be up to the almost 6-mile walk of the entire illuminated seafront!
How much does it cost to have one light on all day?
Let’s say you have a 60-watt incandescent lightbulb and you are paying 12 cents per kWh of energy. Leaving the bulb on the whole day will therefore cost you: 0.06 (60 watts / 1000) kilowatts x 24 hours x 12 cents = approximately 20 cents in one day.
What time do Blackpool Illuminations turn off tonight?
At the end of British Summer Time when the clocks go back an hour, the Lights are turned on at 5pm. On Friday and Saturday nights the Lights go off at midnight. On Sunday night switch off time is 11pm.