Date and time announced of FREE Celestial drone show to mark 100 years of Blackpool’s Stanley Park
“The dazzling Celestial drone show will light up the skies above Stanley Park, following the success of its spectacular 2025 show on Britain’s Got Talent.”
The date and timings of a dazzling free Celestial drone show to mark 100 years of Blackpool’s Stanley Park have been announced.
Council bosses said following the success of its spectacular 2025 drone show on Britain’s Got Talent the skies above Stanley Park will be lit up for the special centenary year.
As part of the big celebrations, Stanley Park welcomed the Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness, Prince Edward on September 15. The Duke toured the grounds, saw some of the recent improvements and meet local schoolchildren, community groups and organisation representatives.
A Blackpool Council spokesman said: “This year, Blackpool’s much-loved Stanley Park is celebrating its 100th birthday, a whole century of being a place to meet, play, relax, make memories and enjoy the great outdoors.
“We’ve got a spectacular way to round off the celebrations…
“The dazzling Celestial drone show will light up the skies above Stanley Park, following the success of its spectacular 2025 show on Britain’s Got Talent.”
The drone show, will be the finale of a day of celebrations, on Saturday, October 3 will start at 8pm.
A BIG DAY OF CELEBRATIONS
There’ll be something for everyone throughout the day at Stanley Park, including:
• Blackpool Makers Market
• Family-friendly fairground rides
• Live music and entertainment
• Youth-led skateboarding, BMX and youth activities
• Art, dance and creative activities
• Free sporting activities
• Heritage walks, talks and historic photos
• Community stalls and local organisations
• Performances from local acts including local singer and entertainer Emma Jackson BEM, Waterloo Ladies Choir and DJ Jason Fubar
A Blackpool Council spokesman said: “Stanley Park has been part of Blackpool life since it opened in 1926, and it’s amazing to think about how many generations have enjoyed this special place.
“So grab the family, bring your friends and come along to celebrate 100 years of Stanley Park.”
Visit: www.blackpool.gov.uk/Centenary to learn more