Blackpool's Golden Mile Turns Red and White for England's Big Weekend

Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile is to become a sea of red and white over the weekend to mark England’s bid for European football glory.

The Blackpool Tower will be illuminated in the colours of the England flag along with festoons between Central and North Piers on Saturday and Sunday nights ahead of the Euros final on Sunday evening against Spain.

The illuminated arches at the northern and southern gateways to the Promenade will also be turned into red and white flags coupled with a “Come On England” message. Other iconic buildings including the iconic Winter Gardens dome will also be lit in red.

The resort is preparing to play host to a number of organised fan zones on Sunday at various venues. These include:

Winter Gardens Fan Zone

The Olympia Exhibition Hall in Winter Gardens Blackpool has been transformed into a 26,000 square foot Euros Fan Zone. With artificial turf laid throughout and a capacity of up to 1,000 on two floors, this is one of Lancashire’s largest indoor fan zones. Tickets for the fan zone sold out within minutes of the final whistle being blown at the end of the semi-final game.

The organisers of the PDC World Darts have rescheduled competition times on Sunday to enable spectators to stay on to watch the game. Again, all tickets are sold out.

VIVA Blackpool Fan Zone

Set on Blackpool’s bustling Golden Mile, this is a family-friendly indoor arena with one of the town's largest LED screens. Booking in advance is recommended for large groups.

Abingdon Street Market

Another family-friendly zone, this time in the heart of the town centre, with a wide range of food options. No booking required, just rock up early and secure your table!

Other venues showing the big game include the Counting House in Talbot Square; Walkabout on Queen Street; Ma Kelly’s Uncle Tom’s Sports Bar on Queen’s Promenade; Grosvenor Casino on South Promenade; The New Philly on Foxhall Road; Fubar’s Rum Bar on North Promenade; Revolution Blackpool; North Pier and South Pier; along with numerous bars across the resort.

Full details of fan zones can be found here: https://www.visitblackpool.com/things-to-do/football/

Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “This is a historic moment for England’s football team and we are keen to show our support in whatever ways we can.

“We illuminated The Blackpool Tower ahead of the semi-final game against Netherlands so we are hoping that acted as a lucky charm!

“Over the coming weekend, we will illuminate The Tower in red and white on both Saturday and Sunday nights and also create an England flag effect along the Golden Mile using the roadway festoons, which are already installed ahead of the Illuminations Switch-On at the end of August.

“That should add to the atmosphere of what should be a very special night, particularly for our hospitality venues which are showing the game in their own fan zones.”