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Neil Cross

14 great crowd pictures as thousands attend Blackpool Illuminations switch on

Thousands tripped the light fantastic last night for the annual Blackpool Illuminations switch on.

The 24,000-strong crowd were all successful entrants from a highly competitive ballot which received over 150,000 ticket requests.

Among the highlights was a lively set from OIly Murs who had the crowds dancing.

Our photographer Neil Cross was there to capture the highlights.

Can you spot yourself in our crowd gallery?

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