Approximately 80,000 people were expected to attend the free event on Friday to see singer Spice Girl Mel B turn on the famous lights.
The free switch-on ceremony took place on the Tower Festival Headland and included a concert headlined by singer-songwriter Ella Henderson.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt also gave amazing performances ahead of the switch-on ceremony.
Here are 33 spectacular photos from the event:
1. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Thousands turned out to see the Spice Girls singer flip the switch. | National World Resell
2. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Mel B said she felt very privileged to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations in her "old stomping ground". | National World Resell
3. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
The ceremony featured Grammy-nominated artist and founder member of The Pussycat Dolls, Kimberly Wyatt, and the Massaoke show performed by Rockstar Weekend. | National World Resell
4. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
12 million people came to see the Illuminations last year. | National World Resell