BLACKPOOL Illuminations will be switched off on Sunday - but not for long.

The black out will be a symbolic gesture to mark the 125th anniversary of the resort's first great light show.

Visitors will not be left in the dark for long as the switch off will be followed by a stunning firework and laser show.

The illuminations will be switched on as usual from dusk on Sunday, and briefly turned off around 9pm. The entertainment will take place on the Promenade between North and Central Piers.

They will shine nightly until Sunday, November 7.