2023 Blackpool Illuminations: A 4k Hyperlapse Tour

BLACKPOOL | A drive through the lights of Blackpool Illuminations! A full tour of the Illuminations from seafront to Blackpool Tower and beyond
Blackpool Illuminations are up, on and shining bright along the whole seafront from South Pier to North Pier and beyond so let's explore and drive the whole promenade taking all the best of Blackpool in as we go!
We pass the amusement arcades, the Christmas By The Sea attractions, We head past Blackpool Pleasure Beach and travel up past the hotels, bed and breakfasts and pubs and bars on the way.
The lights twinkle and shine as they light up the famous Blackpool Golden Mile and beach with their beauty and put on a show that will attract visitors and holidaymakers to the seaside to see the Illuminations this year!
The Blackpool Illuminations are a famous annual event that takes place in the seaside town of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. The illuminations consist of a spectacular display of lights along the promenade, which runs for six miles from Starr Gate to Red Bank Road. The illuminations have been a popular attraction for over 150 years, and are a key part of Blackpool's rich cultural heritage.
The Blackpool Illuminations were first introduced in 1879, when a local resident named John Bickerstaffe placed a single arc lamp outside his home. This simple idea quickly caught on, and soon other residents began to display their own lights along the promenade. The illuminations grew in popularity and became a key part of Blackpool's tourism industry, attracting visitors from all over the country.
Today, the Blackpool Illuminations are a major event that draws millions of visitors to the town each year. The illuminations consist of over one million individual lights, which are arranged along the promenade in a wide variety of shapes and patterns. The lights are illuminated every evening from late August until early November, creating a stunning display that can be seen from miles around.
In addition to the lights, the Blackpool Illuminations also feature a number of other attractions and events. There are several illuminated displays and installations along the promenade, including the famous Blackpool Tower, which is lit up with a series of dazzling light shows. The illuminations also include a number of live music and entertainment events, including concerts and fireworks displays.
Overall, the Blackpool Illuminations are a must-see event for anyone visiting the town of Blackpool. The stunning display of lights and the wide range of accompanying events and attractions make the illuminations a unique and unforgettable experience.
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[@HoneyandMe]

That's pretty cool! I like that you included the origins of it as well in the description.

[@stevesmonumentaladventure]

It`s a funny place that blackpool - trip for the wife this one :)

[@OutAndAbout-UK]

That opening segment….. I felt like I was in the the film ‘Tron’ 😂

[@stevesmonumentaladventure]

and then it slows down - would be great at that speed all the way through!