The Blackpool Illuminations Are Just One of the Town’s Big Events For 2010

Long considered Britain's finest tourist resort andThis much celebrated carnival parade returns for its
beach destination, Blackpool has prided itself over thefifth year as the seafront becomes the place to be for
decades as a seasonal getaway that has somethingtop class cabaret performers and a great fun day out.
for everyone; whether its donkey rides on the beach,As the celebratory procession makes its way through
superb fish and chips or a knuckle whiteningtown, expect bands, floats and fancy dress as street
rollercoaster ride. Of course, though, like every popularentertainment becomes the dish of the day.
destination, some of Blackpool's finest attractions andVintage car fans will relish July's Fleetwood Transport
events are often overlooked in favour of the town'sFestival. Not just for vehicle enthusiasts, this annual rally
more glamorous streak, as in fact, Blackpool isn't ain Fleetwood features classic vintage cars and
summer getaway at all, but an all year-round one.motorcycles alongside fairground rides, street
2010 has a lot in store for Blackpool, kicking off withentertainers, bands and much more on the day.
'This Is Blackpool', a retrospective writing andAnother popular local event is the St Anne’s
photography collaboration to collect residents' andCharity Carnival which raises money for many local
visitors' stories and images of the iconic town throughcharities as the floats ride through town.
the ages. February sees the famous Great NorthWelcome the Red Arrows and friends back to
West Run return for another year as the much lovedBlackpool in August as the Blackpool Annual Air show
half-marathon makes its way through Blackpool again,gets underway. Come September, another spectacle
and past the cheering crowds. For a spellbindingwill be taking over Blackpool's skies for everyone to
cabaret experience like none other, La Clique isenjoy; the famous Blackpool Illuminations. With the
performing from 12 – 20 February too, after sell-out'Celebrity Switch-on' taking place on the historic
shows the world over.promenade on the 3 September, this world-famous
Originally performed at the Theatre Royal in Stratfordfree light show has been enthralling audiences since
East, Come Dancing is a song and dance musical that1879. For the best view of the lights, take a tram ride
stars and was written by former Kinksalong the route they follow.
singer-songwriter, Ray Davies, and will stop at theThe winter season still shines in Blackpool as
Blackpool Grand Theatre for six nights in April. Equallypantomime season begins. 2010 will see a choice of
entertaining but entirely different, legendary showmanclassics playing across Blackpool's best theatres, as
and modern-day illusionist Derren Brown will be comingthe town warmly embraces this family season. There
to Blackpool with his sell-out show of mind bogglingare many great hotels in Blackpool, so book early to
spectacles.begin planning your trip.
May also sees Blackpool Pride swing into full motion.