![]() ![]() ![]() The Mayor of Blackpool, Cllr Kathyrn Benson, layed flowers of behalf of the town at 12.45pm today. Laying of flowers is being advised to take place at St John’s Square, where the expected large volume of tributes can be accommodated. Following the period of mourning, I will be writing to the royal family to offer our deepest condolences from everybody in Blackpool.”Ĭondolence books are available to sign in Blackpool Town Hall between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and at the Winter Gardens between 11am to 2.30pm every day. “We will review all council and mayoral events that are scheduled to take place over the period of mourning and assess which ones are appropriate and can go ahead. This is a sad day and while the country is in a national state of mourning, every council business will continue as normal. ![]() “Anybody who wishes to lay flowers or mementos is advised to do so at St John’s Square, due to the large number that we expect. We have also opened condolence books for the public to sign in the Town Hall reception and at the Winter Gardens. “To honour her life and reign, we will be flying the Union Flags on the Town Hall and at the top of The Blackpool Tower at half-mast. “Not only was it a wonderful occasion enjoyed by all, but it was a fantastic opportunity to show The Queen what a fantastic show we were able to put on, which I hoped she enjoyed. Locally, we have been extremely fortunate to welcome the Queen to the resort on various occasions, most recently on her visit to the Winter Gardens for the Royal Variety Performance in 2007. “Her Majesty stood for many of the great things about this country, casting an image of strength, humility and kindness that went out across the globe. Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “All councillors, council staff and residents in Blackpool are deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Leader of Blackpool Council said the town has been 'extremely fortunate to welcome the Queen to the resort on various occasions' as she expressed her deepest condolences. This means the revised dates for the four firework events are: Saturday 1 October, Saturday 15 October, Thursday 27 October, and Friday 28 October."īlackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute "It will be rescheduled to October half-term. We have also decided to postpone the first round of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool on the night of Saturday 17 September because of the proximity to the State funeral. "The display will then resume in full the following day. ![]() On the night of the actual funeral (date to be confirmed), the Illuminations will once again remain unlit. The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue throughout the period of mourning. "The full display will resume tomorrow night, Saturday 10 September. Instead, The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute to a monarch who has served our country with the utmost strength, dignity and kindness. It will be rescheduled to October half-term.Ī council spokesperson said: "As a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Blackpool Illuminations display will not be lit tonight (Friday 9 September). VisitBlackpool has also confirmed the postponement of the first round of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool on the night of Saturday, September 17, because of the proximity to the state funeral. RAED MORE: The Queen has died - updates as world salutes a truly brilliant monarch The display will then resume in full the following day. VisitBlackpool said the full display will resume tomorrow night (September 10) while on the night of the funeral the Illuminations will once again remain unlit. The Illuminations will not be lit tonight and instead Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute throughout the period of mourning. Organisers said they were "greatly saddened" by the monarch's death and t he lights were turned off on Thursday (September 8) out of respect. Blackpool Illuminations will remain dark for a second consecutive day following the death of the Queen. ![]()
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