The Lights Fantastic, 130 years of The Blackpool Illuminations

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Why not make a weekend of it, come stay at one of the Blackpool Hotels , The Waldorf Hotel in Blackpool is Located at the Southern End of the Goulden Mile on Blackpool's New South Promenade close to the Pleasurebeach and Sandcastle Water park, we have some great rates during the Illuminations the nights are still warm, Blackpool Pleasurebeach still open and the town will be buzzing with excitement as this year.

For 2010 Robbie Williams, one of the biggest stars in the country will have the honour of pulling the famous switch and launching the the 130th year of the Blackpool Illuminations and the switch on party which heralds 66 nights of the world famous light extravaganza that will shine every night until 7 November

For the 2010 switch on Real Radio has put together a fantastic line up for the switch on party and include

Alesha Dixon was the first to star to announce her participation in the party and has a string of hits to choose from. Alesha is returning to the Blackpool following her visit as a judge of Strictly Come Dancing, transmitted live from the Tower Ballroom last year.

Salford born Russell Watson will return to Lancashire, and wow the crowd with the voice that has sung to Kings, Presidents and a Pope.

The five boys who are The Wanted visit the beach. Their debut single 'All Time Low' has already reached number one in the UK singles chart and an album is in the works too.

X-Factor runner-up Olly Murs

Australian Gabriella Cilmi who was catapulted to global fame by her worldwide hit, ‘Sweet About Me’, the track sold over 2 million copies and went into the top ten in 16 countries, was viewed over 20 million times on you tube, and spent 37 weeks in the UK singles chart in 2008

Nell Bryden, the blonde bombshell from Brooklyn will also be bringing her unique brand of modern-Dixie to the beach.

The fantastic party line up will also feature the four girl original electric string quartet BOND and American pop rockers the Plain White T’s, best known for their Grammy-nominated Top Ten hit, Hey There, Delilah.

If you cant make it to the party but still want to experience one of the worlds greatest free light shows why not take a short break at The Waldorf Hotel in Blackpool, one of the Blackpool Promenade Hotels, many of our rooms have sea views and your very own view of the Illuminations from your window, check out our Blackpool Illumination Hotel prices with rates to suit every pocket.

Blackpool Hotels - Great rates for this summer

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Here at the Waldorf Hotel in Blackpool we're offering some great rates for this summer with room only prices starting from £38 per room per night, check out our great rates and availability..