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They may not be as nationally well known as those at Blackpool, but a trip to the Walsall Illuminations has become an annual pilgrimage for many people from Birmingham and the West Midlands. As darkness falls, so the town's arboretum is lit up with colourful displays - a mix of traditional bulbs and lasers. Children will love it as many of their favourite TV characters are featured in lights and there are street entertainers and fairground rides. It gets busy at peak periods, so be ready to hoist the kiddies on to your shoulders for a better view.
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Welcome to Birmingham, the UK's second city. It's a city of mixed cultures, creeds and lifestyles and has recently become the fashionable place to set up a business or to hold a conference. But it still retains great pride in being a city built on industry. Listed below are the most important and …