Gillian Campbell: Last News

A popular family attraction is making a return to Blackpool after a three year break. Claremont Gala was last held in 2019 before being suspended due to the Covid pandemic.

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which sees the Lancashire resort taken over by a carnival of lights, pyrotechnics and colourful performances usually draws thousands to the coastal town. Organisers of the two-week lightshow, which was due to run over the half-term holiday from October 16-31 have said they couldn't run the event properly during these uncertain times.

Once the switch is pulled, the famous Golden Mile will be home to a dazzling display of hearts and rainbows in a big ‘thank you’ to those who have got the country through the crisis.This year’s annual display has been extended by two months, running from September 4 to January 3, 2021.It means it will be the first time Blackpool Illuminations have shone over Christmas and New YearCllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce an all-star line-up for what will definitely go down as the most unique Switch-On event in Illuminations history!“Demand for tickets for our traditional live event hugely outweighs the number available, so it is great that everyone will