{"id":46656,"date":"2017-08-25T12:30:08","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T19:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trektoday.com\/content\/?p=46656"},"modified":"2017-08-25T12:30:08","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T19:30:08","slug":"trek-themed-uk-blackpool-illuminations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trektoday.com\/content\/2017\/08\/trek-themed-uk-blackpool-illuminations\/","title":{"rendered":"Trek-themed UK Blackpool Illuminations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year&#8217;s UK <em>Blackpool Illuminations<\/em> will feature a <em>Star Trek<\/em>-themed ceremony instead of a &#8220;big-name&#8221; star.<\/p>\n<p>The yearly event attracts thousands, and includes live performances. This year&#8217;s performances will feature <strong>Example, DJ Wire, Diversity, Conor Maynard<\/strong>, and <strong>Louisa Jackson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are delighted that one of the world\u2019s most iconic TV franchises is to take part in this year\u2019s<em> Illuminations<\/em> switch-on,&#8221; said Councillor <strong>Gillian Campbell<\/strong>, deputy leader of<em> Blackpool Council<\/em>. &#8220;A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to produce what should be another truly memorable event. This year&#8217;s switch-on ceremony will be delivered in a totally unique and innovative way, creating a spectacular launch pad for the 2017 <em>Illuminations<\/em> season. &#8220;We can\u2019t wait to see it unfold on the night.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The main show begins at 7 PM. Performances by Jackson, Maynard, and Diversity will be followed by the Trek switch-on. 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