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 event was watched by 16,000 on YouTube.
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The Wurlitzer was a big hit as it made an appearance.
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The Empress Ballroom made for a stunning venue for the annual lights switch on.
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Diversity’s Jordan and Perri rehearsing before the event went live on MTV.
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Production crews making sure that everything is ready for the moment that the lights are switched on
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The big moment as the Corona Heroes switch on the famous Blackpool Illuminations.