Not long left to see the 2015 Blackpool illuminations, as it is L-E-D O-F-F time on November 8th. I attended the Switch On at the Tower Headland on September 4th and below is a selection of pictures from the event.

Music was provided by Professor Green, Lawson and The Vamps, but Toploader’s classic Dancing in the Moonlight was the musical hit that pushed the 14,000 strong crowd’s buttons the most.

Legendary Hollywood director Tim Burton flicked the big switch, aided by a crab claw that looked like it had come fresh from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Coming to a silver screen near you in 2016 is Burton’s Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, which has been partly filmed in Blackpool. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, who during filming stayed at The Grand at Lytham St Annes. Samuel turned into his own de facto tourist board whilst in the area, posing for selfies on his hotel balcony, at the top of the Tower, outside Uncle Tom’s Cabin and in front of the welcome to Fleetwood sign. 

 

First look at Blackpool!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on Apr 30, 2015 at 8:58am PDT

 

Blackpool from atop The Tower!!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on May 7, 2015 at 5:47am PDT

 

One last thing before leaving Blackpool!!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on May 13, 2015 at 2:19am PDT

 

What's happenin' inside! Locals say it's Dope! Wasn't open when I was snappin'!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on May 13, 2015 at 12:14pm PDT

 

The sign says it all!! Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner! Snacking Anytime!!

A photo posted by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on May 11, 2015 at 6:20am PDT 

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