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A packed Talbot Square at the Millennium

15 memorable pictures of Blackpool people celebrating and ringing in the New Year in the 90s and 00s

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 29th Dec 2025, 18:00 GMT

These scenes will take you back to New Year's Eve celebrations across the years as Blackpool counted down to midnight.

From dancing the night away at New Year's Eve balls, to family events, the lighting of beacons and ringing in of a new Millennium, our photographers have been there to capture the action.

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Staff at Blackpool Tower preparing for the New Years Eve Ball. Pictured is Sara Batey

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Staff at Blackpool Tower preparing for the New Years Eve Ball. Pictured is Sara Batey Photo: Martin Bostock

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New Year's Eve Ball at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Pic shows Roy and Paula Martin taking to the floor

8. New Year Memories

New Year's Eve Ball at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Pic shows Roy and Paula Martin taking to the floor Photo: Rob Lock

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Maurice Murray (centre) and friends, at his late New Year's Eve party, at the Rossall Tavern

9. New Year Memories

Maurice Murray (centre) and friends, at his late New Year's Eve party, at the Rossall Tavern Photo: Bill Johnson