Thousands turned out to see the Spice Girls singer flip the switch.Thousands turned out to see the Spice Girls singer flip the switch.
Thousands turned out to see the Spice Girls singer flip the switch. | National World Resell

33 wonderful pictures as thousands of people enjoy Blackpool Illuminations switch-on gig 2024

Thousands of people descended on the resort to enjoy this year's epic Blackpool Illuminations switch-on concert

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:

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