Mablethorpe Illuminations (2007) and Star of the East on Sunday July 22.

The switch-on took place on the High Street Pullover

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Many people came on SundayJuly 22 to enjoy entertainment. The Mablethorpe illuminations and the Star of the East were switched on. Coronation Street actress Tupele Dorgu was the guest for the evening and spoke to the crowds before performing a song. Tupele said: "I'd never heard of Mablethorpe until now but from what I have seen there is a real sense of community here. The children I've met are fantastic and I am amazed at the amount of people who turned out tonight." On seeing the Mablethorpe beach, Tupele said to the crowds: "I don't live anywhere near a beach – you are all very lucky."

Mablethorpe Illuminations