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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
— Charabanc (@charabancshop) 19 November 2016
Lots of stalls and yummy food! pic.twitter.com/hZhJBX8hsB
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...
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
— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) 19 November 2016
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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...
This guy never let us down...
Before it was goodbye to Greg and Natalie...