Blackpool Illuminations is an annual lights festival, founded in 1879 and first switched on 18 September that year, held each autumn in the British seaside resort of Blackpool on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire.

Where does Blackpool Illuminations start and finish?

Blackpool Illuminations take place on the Fylde Coast, and is 10km long. It begins at Squires Gate, and ends at Red Bank Road. Visitors can experience the Illuminations on-foot, or by car. Organisers recommend walking as traffic can occur during busy periods, especially if you plan to visit during the weekend.

Are Blackpool illuminations on every night?

It's the biggest event in the Blackpool year – it's Illuminations Switch On night! It's always the Friday at the end of August Bank Holiday week, and it heralds the beginning of the busiest weeks of the year.