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.
31. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Crowds enjoying the spectacular show. | National World Resell
32. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
Dubbed 'artificial sunshine', the spectacle has been amazing crowds for nearly 150 years. | National World Resell
33. Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2024
139 years and over a million more lamps later, the Blackpool Illuminations has grown to be one of the UK's most famous events. | National World Resell