Illuminations Switch On

Alan Carr to shine in Blackpool's Biggest Ever Illuminations switch on weekend.
VisitBlackpool and BBC Radio 2 have today unveiled an amazing, star studded celebrity weekend on the 4th & 5th September to launch the year's world famous Blackpool Illuminations, which will shine until 8th November.
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, and blackpool will also play host to an exciting programme of blockbusting events.