Blackpool Illuminations 2009 - Lighting it Up

The Blackpool Illuminations have been wowing visitorsStretching for 6 miles along the Blackpool Promenade
young and old for well over a century and continue to'The Lights', as they're fondly called, consist of
do so in the autumn, every year in Blackpool, England.spectacular displays using over one million light bulbs. A
Most of Britain's seaside resorts would be windingvast collection of characters and themes are
down and preparing for a quiet winter by the end ofdisplayed, along with lasers, searchlights and more. All
August. Not Blackpool! For an additional 66 nights theof the buildings and famous landmarks along this
Blackpool Illuminations draw the crowds to this seasidestretch are also adorned with lights - the Blackpool
town in North West England, attracting a total of 3.5Tower and the Pleasure Beach are just two of the
million visitors. So what's all the fuss about?!attractions which are lit up.
What is the Blackpool Illuminations?