Blackpool Illuminations: These are just some of the celebrities who have turned on the famous lights
By Mike Hill
Published 29th Aug 2019, 16:15 GMT
Updated 29th Aug 2019, 17:15 GMT
From stars of the silver screen to the world’s greatest racehorse, Blackpool has welcomed a stellar cast list of household names to turn on the resort’s illuminations over the years.
Here we look back at some of stars who pushed the resort's most famous switch.
Peter Kay drew bumper crowds in 2014
TV favourite Alan Carr brings the laughter in 2009
Take That star Gary Barlow turned on the lights in 1999
Former Take That man Robbie Williams entertains the crowds in 2010
Keith Lemon switches on the 2011 illuminations
Chart toppers The Bee Gees in 1995
Boyzone star Ronan Keating with Kirsty Howard in 2002
Singer Lisa Stansfield flicks the switch 1992
Comic Stan Boardman and singer Dame Shirley Bassey stole the show in 1994
Lancashire funnyman Les Dawson steps up to the plate in 1986
