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...
19. A fun festive event for the whole family. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
20. Blackpool Brass play festive music at Waterloo Christmas Light switch-on. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
21. Blackpool Brass play festive music at Waterloo Christmas Light switch-on. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
22. Small businesses came together for a festive event on Waterloo Road. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
23. Small businesses came together for a festive event on Waterloo Road. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media
24. A competition was held to pick a young person to switch on the Christmas Tree lights. Credit: Lucinda Herbert
Festive scenes from Waterloo Road Christmas Lights switch-on | Iconic Media