Saturday 19th November saw the very first Festive Fun Day from Blackpool BID, culminating in the Switch On of the Town Centre's Christmas Lights. As the action in and around St. John's Square came to a close, the day was topped off with the added razzmatazz of BBC light entertainment juggernaut Strictly Come Dancing broadcasting live from the Tower Ballroom to 12 million people.

 

The goings-on may have been heightened, but at heart Supercharged Super Saturday still had all the "typically Blackpool" hallmarks that visitors have come to expect from the country's foremost year-round resort.

 

All of this was for the taking...

 

Today is the day of our CHRISTMAS FESTIVE FUN DAY. 10.30am - 5pm - FREE EVENT!! St. John's Square, Blackpool. pic.twitter.com/kQkEMHe1gA

— Blackpool BID (@BlackpoolBID) 19 November 2016

 

Thumbs up came from far and wide...

 

Oooh it's the #Christmas Festive Fun Day in St John's Square #Blackpool
Lots of stalls and yummy food! pic.twitter.com/hZhJBX8hsB

— Charabanc (@charabancshop) 19 November 2016

We had a fabulous day with @BlackpoolBID at the Festive fun day. Thanks to all the team for a great event and see you next year x #blackpool

— Jenis Cupcakes (@JenisCupcakes) 20 November 2016

 

Hollywood payed a visit...

 

Few #selfies from #Blackpool switch on #freezing fans of all ages #everyonelovesalan @LuckySevenPR @FootballHeroUK @twoandhalfbeard pic.twitter.com/Rb2cwhfZpt

— #alanhangoveralike (@BeardallPaul) 19 November 2016

 

Neighbouring Winter Gardens got in on the action...

 

Going to @BlackpoolBID fun day this Saturday? Don't miss the Christmas Tree in the @WGBpl too. Here's just a few of the trees. Kids go free! pic.twitter.com/zcW3E4tnDS

— Winter Gardens Trust (@WGTrust) 18 November 2016

 

Before the main event resulted in this...

 

 

 

@blackpoolbid is looking fabulous please visit this Christmas, she needs us ❤️ #blackpool #blackpooltower #lovethisplace #lancashireday

A photo posted by The Cartford Inn (@cartfordinn) on Nov 19, 2016 at 12:33pm PST

 

AT 6.55pm

IT WAS TIME TO GO LIVE TO THE NATION 

The scene was set...

What a gorgeous place ! Blackpool weekend here we go !! @bbcstrictly pic.twitter.com/L4CfOPffd8

— Lance Ellington (@lanceellington) 19 November 2016

✨Five minute countdown for @bbcstrictly in Blackpool - it's an incredible show!✨ pic.twitter.com/fzw7KfUd0M

— Harriet Murdoch (@hamurdoch) 19 November 2016

 

An amazing opener got things off and running...

 

What a fantastic routine from the professional dancers to start tonight's show in Blackpool. #Strictly pic.twitter.com/KZS8OhZNID

— StrictlyComeDancing (@SCD_UK) 19 November 2016

 

First onto the sprung dance floor...

 

A Jive, so fine, it blew our minds. #Striclty #Blackpool ✨ pic.twitter.com/eiInmwWsKh

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

Kay brought chaos to the Ts and Cs...

 

.@peterkay_co_uk bringing chaos to our terms and conditions! #Strictly #Blackpool! pic.twitter.com/CIUQPKizuR

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

More showstopping performances followed...

 

“That's the longest-lasting Fleckerl I have ever seen on #Strictly” — Darcey on @OreOduba & @joanneclifton https://t.co/OR9uyIF8PZ

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

“Full of drama. Full of line. Full of gorg!” — Craig on @LouiseRedknapp & @keviclifton's Paso! #Strictly
https://t.co/yx2UtthhbH

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

Danny and Oti got a full-fat 40 as Craig dusted off his ten paddle...

 

One. Epic. Charleston. Danny and Oti will be dining out on this routine, FOREVER! #Strictly #Blackpool ✨ pic.twitter.com/8updxCP8p3

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

Len unleashed his "You made Blackpool rock" one-liner for...

 

ICYMI: Danny Mac illuminates Blackpool as Ed Balls strikes chord with Strictly audiencehttps://t.co/PjuTutY1JB pic.twitter.com/n8rh9l2h9U

— Blackpool Gazette (@The_Gazette) 21 November 2016

 

Greg and Natalie were born to Hand Jive...

 

“It was so bubbly… so bouncy!” — Bruno on @GregJRutherford & @RealNatalieLowe's Quickstep! #Blackpool #Strictly https://t.co/ivQRPr3WSB

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

Judge Rinder worked his snakehips...

 

Sporty, Posh, Ginger, Baby, Scary... Judgy. A #Strictly Salsa that proves that Judge Rinder is no dance Wannabee! #Blackpool ✨ pic.twitter.com/FZAlI2kSRH

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016

 

Sunday's results show was recorded and Claudia got into the seaside swing of things...

 

 

Now @amiclaudiawinkleman has finished her #Blackpool souvenir shopping, it's time for the #Strictly Results. Now on @bbcone. ✨

 

This guy never let us down...

 

 

Backstage at BBC Strictly Come Dancing! Who's watching tonight? Rick x

A video posted by Rick Astley (@officialrickastley) on Nov 20, 2016 at 9:13am PST

 

 

 Before it was goodbye to Greg and Natalie...

 

 

"It's been one of the most incredible things in my life. I've been very lucky in my life, I've done some amazing things but this is truly one of the best things I've done. I've made such a good friend here." Goodbye @gregjrutherford! What a #strictly journey. Tap twice to show some ❤️

A photo posted by BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) on Nov 20, 2016 at 11:57am PST

 

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