Blackpool Rooftops Adorned with Inflatable Monsters for Halloween

Giant inflatable figures have appeared on the rooftops of a popular coastal resort as part of Halloween festivities. These 10 large inflatable entities have been set up to create a complimentary monster hunt route in Blackpool, available until November 3. Specific characters, named Bezerker, Chomper, Octoplasm, Howler, and Sick Jagger, are visible on rooftops along the Golden Mile and within the town’s central area. The creation of this trail was undertaken by Designs In Air, an inflatable arts company known for producing comparable installations in Manchester, Lincoln, and Bradford. Luke Egan, the creative director, expressed his anticipation that “everyone gets a chance to see our colourful creatures who will be invading rooftops all along the Golden Mile and nearby town centre to join in the Halloween events this year”. He further stated, “Last year, our tentacles went wild in the sea breeze on top of Blackpool Tower and this Halloween you can expect even more wild-eyed, monstrous, arm-waving hysteria – and that’s just from our team.” The government’s Shared Prosperity Fund has provided financial backing and assistance for this monster hunt. Audiences can access the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and connect with BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story suggestions can also be submitted to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk and through Whatsapp at 0808 100 2230. This content is copyrighted by BBC in 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for material found on external websites and provides information regarding its policy on external linking.