Blackpool Illuminations 2020: Highlights from Blackpool Switch On first ever virtual event

In a historic moment for Blackpool's world famous Light display, 2020's Switch On event filmed from the heart of the resort beamed into tens of thousands of homes across the globe.

The big moment of the night reserved for the heroes of the year, a tribute to the nation's keyworkers with seven 'Corona Heroes' on hand to pull the famous switch.

Here are all the highlights from a milestone evening in a historic year for the resort.

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Rae Morris performed two songs for the audience watching back at their homes.

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Hosts Jordan and Perri are regulars at the Blackpool lights switch on event.

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Rae Morris was performing her first gig of the year

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Jason Cupitt lead consultant for the COVID response at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Intensive Care Unit was proud to take part in the event on behalf of his team.

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