when every other English seaside resort's season is coming to an end. Dubbed as the greatest free light show on earth, the council has organized collections of lights that run six miles long and use over one million bulbs. Every year there is also the Festival of Light which features interactive installations and is described as being “a contemporary look at the concept of light and art working together to create entertainment.”Some of the light-up figures that form part of the famous Blackpool Illuminations are to go on sale January 30th at the council's Rigby Road depot, and it is open to the trade and members of the public. Genies with lamps, seahorses and seashells, and a huge Thunderbird 3 aircraft are just some of the items being sold off by Blackpool Council. A council spokeswoman said it was a great opportunity “to own such an unusual piece of memorabilia”.
“I am obviously very sad to see these fabulous illuminations go,” said councilor Maxine Callow.
“But at the same time I am very pleased that the public as well as the trade are being given the chance to own such an unusual piece of memorabilia. 
One of the seven horses that used to light the Gynn Square roundabout carousel will also be featured in the sale. The council believes some buyers may want to use the old features as garden ornaments.
Prices for the famous lights range from £50 to £350. For more history on the Blackpool Illuminations, check out this page in Wikipedia where I found my information, and for more on the original article, click here.
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