The big moment of the night reserved for the heroes of the year, a tribute to the nation's keyworkers with seven 'Corona Heroes' on hand to pull the famous switch.
Here are all the highlights from a milestone evening in a historic year for the resort.
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The Blackpool singer/songwriter wowed the watching live audience
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The Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens was the stage for this years lights switch-on.
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Rae Morris performed two songs for the audience watching back at their homes.
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Hosts Jordan and Perri are regulars at the Blackpool lights switch on event.
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Rae Morris was performing her first gig of the year
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Jason Cupitt lead consultant for the COVID response at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's Intensive Care Unit was proud to take part in the event on behalf of his team.