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Peachy Beaches and MORE - Summertime in Blackpool

Heading into the peak summer season in Blackpool the resort is on a high, hot on the heels of receiving the world-renowned Blue Flag accreditation for South Beach, alongside Seaside Award status for North, Central and Bispham beaches.   All the key anchor events return for 2016, complemented by exciting new additions from now until September.  The biggies are back: Blackpool Pride​ Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June   70 market stalls, 5 Stages of Entertainment, 1 Pride Parade Armed Forces Week​ Monday 20th to Sunday 26th June   Thanking our serving military personnel, veterans and cadets Hot Ice​ Thursday July 7th to…

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Flag and Flyover

  The announcement on Thursday 19th May that Blackpool's South Beach has achieved Blue Flag status heralds the start of a sensational summer in the resort. On Saturday 21st May, that very beach will be brimming with visitors wishing to catch a glimpse of the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, who are in town to celebrate the first anniversary of the Pleasure Beach Skyforce ride.    The display starts at 6.30pm and lasts approximately 20 minutes   Blue Flag Blackpool has been made possible by a collaborative effort from: Blackpool Council United Utilities Environment Agency LOVEmyBEACH Hundreds of businesses and volunteers…

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