Indeed, some of them live here.
But this little gallery from our archives shows you the range of famous faces who have graced the town over the decades, whether they be a TV, music or sports star, leading figures from politics and religion or a Hollywood icon.
1. Vernon Kay at the opening of new ride Infusion
. Photo: Mark Pearson
2. Screen legend Marlene Dietrich requested a tour of Blackpool after flying into Squires Gate for her two shows in 1955
. Photo: Submit
3. Denise Van OUten filming an episode of Where The Heart Is
. Photo: Dave Nelsoj
4. Christopher Biggins opening Adventure Golf, at Flagstaff Gardens South Shore
. Photo: Bill Johnson
5. Prince William in coach outside the Pleasure Beach
. Photo: warren Smith
6. Ronan Keating and the late Stephen Gately from Boyzone take a ride before the illuminations switch-on
. Photo: submit