SLIDESHOW: It was a Funny old night as the Girls partied

It was a night to remember as popular Blackpool venue Funny Girls pulled out all the stops to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.
Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.

There was a party atmosphere on Friday night as one of the resort’s best known bars entered its third decade in style.

Boss Basil Newby said: “It was a brilliant night – I still pinch myself 20 years on that it’s still the phenomenon it is.

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“It was great that everyone came out and supported us. At the end, people were screaming and giving a standing ovation.

Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.
Funny Girls 20th anniversary party.

“I still remember the opening night when it was packed, thinking ‘what’s it going to be like the day after?’

“I’ve been asked to take Funny Girls to London and I was tempted but thought I really want to keep it unique to Blackpool.

“It’s a melting pot of people in there and that’s the beauty of Funny Girls.”

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