August
24-26 August UDO World Street Dance Championships Dancers and crews who have qualified from across the globe will gather to compete to become UDO World Street Dance Champions in Teams/Crews and Quads: Newcomer, Intermediate and Advanced sections. Tickets: Contact organiser for details Time: From 9am Visit:
www.udostreetdance.com or
www.blackpoollive.com Venue: Winter Gardens, Church Street, FY1 1HW
25 August “It’s A Cracker” – A Special Tribute to Frank Carson In a tribute to one of the UK’s favourite funny men, this star studded, one night charity event will see stars of stage and screen paying tribute to the comedian who became an icon to stand up comedy and an influence to many. Tickets: From £10 Time: 7.30pm Tel: 01253 743342 or visit:
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Venue: Grand Theatre, Church Street, FY1 1HT
26 August Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Society Classic Car Show Meander amongst these beautifully preserved classic and vintage cars as well as commercial vehicles and chat to their owners. Tickets: Free spectator event Time: 11am-4pm Tel: 01253 884444 or visit:
www.bvpg.co.uk Venue: Italian Gardens, Stanley Park, FY3 9HU
28 August
Ride The Lights Cycle through the Illuminations in a traffic free environment and ride as much or as little of the Promenade route as you like between Starr Gate and Red Bank Road. Tickets: Free event Time: From 7pm-10pm approx Tel: 01253 478222 or go to:
www.visitblackpool.com Route: between Starr Gate and Red Bank Road
31 August
Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on Ceremony This year the switch-on ceremony will move to a new location on the Tower Festival Headland. The event will be ticketed. Tickets: Contact website for details. Time: Arena opens from approx 4pm; entertainment from 6pm Tel: 01253 478222 or go to:
www.visitblackpool.com/switchon Venue: Tower Festival Headland, Promenade, FY1 1AP
31 August-4 November Centenary Blackpool Illuminations
2012 marks the centenary of the Illuminations in their current form and to celebrate this occasion the town will light up for 66 nights with dazzling lights, displays and tableaux. For more information and Switch-On times go to:
www.visitblackpool.com/illuminations or call 01253 478222
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