BLACKPOOL 2008

Blackpool is gearing up for a year of great events beginning with Showzam - a festival celebrating the best of magic , circus and new variety. There are plenty of free activities and it will take place over the February half term period. This is the first time that Blackpool has hosted the festival and it will become an annual event. The entertainments range from dare devil stunts to balloon making workshops. Please see 2008 Blackpool showzam.

Blackpool's Veterans Week 21-29 June 2008. Including military exhibition, flying displays and Aero GP. National Veterans Day will take place on 27th June.

Blackpool Illuminations 2008 will run from Friday 29th August to Sunday 2nd November.