Approximately 80,000 people were expected to attend the free event on Friday to see singer Spice Girl Mel B turn on the famous lights.
The free switch-on ceremony took place on the Tower Festival Headland and included a concert headlined by singer-songwriter Ella Henderson.
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt also gave amazing performances ahead of the switch-on ceremony.
Here are 33 spectacular photos from the event:
Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt also gave amazing performances ahead of the switch-on ceremony.
7. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Mel B taking to the stage to switch on the famous lights. | National World Resell
8. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
The Upbeat Rock Academy, which organises rock music tuition for more than 300 students from across the Fylde Coast, presented 'Blackpool Introduces' - an hour-long showcase of local talent. | National World Resell
9. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
A VisitBlackpool spokesperson said: “We are delighted to be able to see the Blackpool Introduces session return to the Switch-On stage." | National World Resell
10. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Speaking to the Gazette, Sydnie Christmas said she “couldn’t believe it” when she got the call to perform at the Illuminations switch-on. | National World Resell
11. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Earlier this year, it was announced that the Illuminations would once again be extended by two months, running nightly until January 5, 2025. | National World Resell
12. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Mel B revealed that she had asked the organisers if she could switch the Illuminations on, so felt "very privileged" to have been allowed to. | National World Resell