| February 2011 |
It’s the week when the weird and wonderful worlds of circus, magic and new variety collide with colourful characters in splendid shows performing fantastic feats of jaw-dropping skill and awesome entertainment….. and it’s bigger and better than ever before! Showzam will take place during February Half-Term from 18-27 February 2011, and it’ll be part of the February Festival, running from Friday 11 to Sunday 27 February 2011 and featuring a host of entertainment and attractions for all the family.
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| June 2011 |
Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon - early June, starting at 09:00 at the Blackpool Tower and passing the seafront, Golden Mile and many other prominent sights Totally Transport - mid-June, a classic car event, with many lovingly restored cars, motorbikes and other vehicles from much of the last century
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| July 2011 |
Town Criers' Championships - mid-July, competition in the town centre, where the loudest voice wins. Ken Dodd - Grand Theatre July 17th Chubby Brown - July 24th |
| August 2011 |
Jimmy Carr - Rapier Wit Tour - 6th August Jane McDonald - August 17th
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| September 2011 |
Fireworks Championships first weekend of September Top firework companies from around the globe will be invited to stage firework displays on Central PromenadeCome and see this spectacle: afterwards we sit and reflect in the lounge, enjoying a hot Chocolate with.... to warm up and look forward to the next contestant!
Beachvolleyball: We pride ourselves to be the host of one of the teams, very sportive people who will deserve your admiration for the high level of their sport!
Blackpool Illuminations 4 September - 8 November 2009. Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors between September and November time each year.
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| October 2011 |
Pier to Pier Race - mid-October, many local athletes take part in this well-supported race, which lasts approximately 15 km / 9 miles Junior Sequence Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens Freestyle Dance Festival - mid-October, held at the Winter Gardens
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| November 2010 |
First weekend: end of the Illumminations, come and see the Fireworks that come with that! British National Dance Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens Cheerleading Championships - mid-November, held at the Winter Gardens
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| December 2010 |
Christmas Panto - December to January, popular seasonal pantomime featuring a number of celebrities, taking place at the Blackpool Tower New Year's Eve - December 31st, parties and celebrations held all over the city, including a major event at the Tower
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