There was festive fun with live entertainment, Santa visits and seasonal cheer from local businesses coming together to celebrate.
Saturday’s celebration saw the lights switched on 4.30pm, with businesses along Waterloo Road bringing festive cheer to the beginning of the Christmas season.
The event was supported by Waterloo Ward Councillors Diane Mitchell and Simon Cartmell, along with Angela Kershaw, Head of Business Growth at Blackpool Council.
Take a look at some of the festive scenes...
1. Community spirit on Waterloo Road as small businesses came together for a Christmas Tree switch-on event. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
2. A youngster got the chance to switch on the Christmas Tree lights, along with Chris Webb MP and Santa Claus. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
3. People dressed up and so did their dogs at Waterloo Rd Christmas Tree switch-on event. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
4. Businesses on Waterloo Rd get in the festive spirit at a community switch-on event. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
5. A choir sings Christmas carols at the Waterloo Rd Christmas Tree switch-on event. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
6. Blackpool Brass Band plays at the Waterloo Rd Christmas Tree switch-on event. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media