GoldWing Light Parade – 2010 Date confirmed as Saturday September 4th
Mustering at Pontin's for the parade
The Eighth Annual Blackpool Illuminations GoldWing Light Parade will run on Saturday September 4th 2010 as part of a residential weekend of biking and social activities.
The Organisers are actively seeking a new residential venue following the closure of Pontin’s Blackpool Holiday Centre – but if there is one thing Blackpool’s not short of it’s visitor accommodation, so there will be plenty of options.
We will be looking for somewhere big enough for everyone to stay in, secure parking for the bikes and entertainment facilities. An announcement will be made as soon as practicable.
Two potentially suitable alternative venues have already been identified and we are already in negotiations with the proprietors. There is also a possibility that the former Pontin’s Site at Squires Gate may reopen for the 2010 Season under a new banner, so we may end up being spoiled for choice. Anyway there is no doubt that a suitable venue can be arranged and the 2010 Event will certainly be going ahead.
As already reported, our difficulties with the Police for the 2009 Parade have been resolved and indeed useful experience was gained of an alternative and, as it turned out, better approach to running the Parade. By starting off just before dusk and riding one way along the Prom in twilight before turning back on ourselves to ride back in darkness we ended up with a longer and in many ways better ride.
The crowds turned out to watch us in droves and by mustering within Pontin’s we had none of the difficulties of previous years with crowds swarming all over the mustering area. Apart from the parade getting fragmented (because Police deliberately broke the Parade up, which won’t happen again) the 2009 Parade worked very well. Many people commented that the buzz from the spectating crowds was something special this time, so the basic idea of riding the Prom in both directions and starting earlier is clearly worth repeating.
The Organising Team is being strengthened this year too and it’s already well on with the job of making next year’s Event even better. Members of the Central Florida Drill Team are keen to come back next year so we’re working on that and a number of new features too.
So book your time off work for the weekend of September 3rd to 6th 2010 – it’s going to be a great weekend!
I am now the proud owner of a 1991 Goldwing Trike and was wondering if i would be welcome to take part in the Blackpool 4th sep 2010 weekend, or do you have to be in a club first.
You will be most welcome, there is no requirement to be a member of any club at all.
Thanks for your reply. Could you please keep me informed about how to be included and regarding accommodation. Thank you.
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Currently we are still working on a venue for the 2010 Light Parade following the closure of Pontin’s, where is was based in recent years. We are making very good progress and hope to make an announcement about the new venue fairly soon. Information about how to make a reservation will be released as soon as practicable.
Hi Stu, When do you think you will have dates for a venue, I am trying to tie up accomodation for the Treffin & Blackpool.
Cheers Tam.
Your question coincided with the announcement of the date for naming the new Venue which is March 8th, delayed until then purely to allow their booking system to get up and running.
All will be come clear and there is plenty of accommodation, so no need to panic – indeed there will be a selection available.
Hello. I am looking forward to seeing you all again. It is always a great sight to see so many wonderful bikes on display, and I always get there with my camera to photgraph every one. I would be grateful if you can let me know when the location is finally chosen for you to display the bikes. Thank you all and best wishes.
GoldWings will be parked up and on display during Saturday afternoon at South Pier and they will be passing the Pleasure Beach heading North along the Prom shortly after 8pm, returning about an hour later.
Hi Stu. Thank you kindly for letting me know. Everybody likes me to take loads of photos so that I can add them to my photo gallerry on my website and also on Facebook.
I will publish the deatails on my Facebook account and my photo collection on there too. I will be on Facebook under Gareth Jones so feel free to join in Stu. best wishes and see you all on the Saturday.