St George's Day 2025 is fast approaching. It’s that time of year that we all raise a glass and drink to the patron Saint of England. St. George. Who was a roman officer who didn’t even visit England. However, he became the patron saint of our small island. How did a Roman officer become the patron saint of a country...

I’m sure you have all heard of St. Patrick and his struggle with the demon Caorthannach who eventually turned into a dragon during a long fight with the saint. So we will talk about the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day is the day where we all dress up in green (this was originally blue, but that’s another...

World Book Day 2025 is upon us. This year it falls on Thursday 6th of March. Books are not just for world book day they are for life. Stories are amazing things that can transport you to other worlds and other lives. Books give children that escapism from life's troubles and also help them understand the world. We all know...

Bring the New Year in with a Bang! Celebrate New Years eve 2024 with a firework display, say goodbye to 2024 and hello 2025. From selection boxes to barrage display boxes we have it all. There are many traditions when it comes to celebrating New Years. In Spanish culture the consume a dozen grapes at the stroke of midnight welcoming blessings...

With Christmas almost upon us, thoughts turn to the end of the year, and New Years Eve, time to party! Whether you are having a quiet one with family at home or dancing the night away. Make it fun with a fancy dress theme. Hollywood's can cater for all themes and genres. From super hero's to pirates, and 1920's though...

With less then a week to go for Halloween, we all know that the men leave it to the last minute for their costumes. But don't panic here at Hollywood's we have a huge range of Halloween costume ideas for the men. From your typical skeletons and zombies, to horror film costumes. Which one will you choose? Horror Film Ideas...

The nights are drawing in. The air is getting a little crisper. It must be Halloween party season! Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we have plenty of Halloween ideas for the ladies to impress with this year. Halloween is one of the most fun party seasons of the year that insists on dressing up and having fun. Maybe you want...

Arr me hearty's it’s time for Poole's annual Pirate festival. With Harry Paye 2024 fast approaching dust off your inner pirate, and remember the legend that is Harry Paye. The main event is on Saturday 15th June, with the shenanigans beginning at 12 noon. Harry Paye was a privateer pirate employed by King Henry the 4th . He sailed the...

Only a few days away from the multi award winning Bournemouth 7's Festival. They are well into the build of this fabulous sports ad music festival. All happening at Chapel Gate, Hurn from 24th May - 26th May The festival combines music and sport for a glorious bank holiday of fun. Sports include rugby, netball and hockey to name a...

Grab you passport and a bag were off to Malmo Sweden! Eurovision 2024 is here again. This year it is being hosted by Sweden’s third largest city. Known as an international hub Malmo residents come from 180 countries, speak 150 different languages. The diversity of the city makes it the perfect choice to host the 68th Eurovision contest. The song...

Now I have to talk to you about something very serious. A long, long time ago, in a country far, far away George Lucas created something amazing. He took a story as old as time of galactic dictators and a people’s rebellion. A small resistance fighting against an overwhelming enemy on a scale that no one had seen before. But...

Calling all Bournemouth Uni students! The best part of being a Uni student in Bournemouth is the big summer ball. For the last 30 years it has grown to be one of the best Uni balls in the country. The unique thing about this party is, well mini music festival, is they encourage fancy dress. This year is no exception...

Here we are again, World Book Day is here. It’s that time of the year when teachers can make books come to life. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we have costumes for the Teachers World Book Day. Why should the kids have all the fun! World Book Day is a great opportunity to inspire students to explore books they may...

It’s time to dust off the good wine, look into roses and maybe find something cheeky to wear! Valentine’s Day 2024 is upon us. A Brief History of Valentine’s Day. Our research shows that Valentine’s Day was originally an attempt to “Christianize” the pagan festival of Lupercalia. A festival of fertility. Lupercalia was celebrated by the founders of Rome. They...

February marks the Chinese New Year 2024. It’s Dragons!! Yes Dragons all year! That is to say it’s the Chinese New Year and the year of the Dragon. But what does this mean? The Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12 year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Dragon represents good luck, strength and good health...

2023 is almost over, so time to brush of the dancing shoes and celebrate New Years Eve 2023 in style. It’s time to start organising parties and social get-togethers. This year why not give your party a theme and transport your guests to your favourite scene from a film?  Themed parties are a great way to inject fun into any...

With Christmas fast approaching and not sure what to get your little one. Why not give them the gift to ignite their imagination. This little blog will be full of Christmas present ideas for the fancy dress mad child. We have it all from superhero's from comic books to every day hero's or even their favourite book character the choice...

The leaves are falling from the trees, the nights are getting darker and there’s a chill in the air. It must be HALLOWEEN!! Halloween kids costumes is the main focus for this blog. Dress your little devil right for Halloween with this fantastic range. Halloween is an old English festival predating our modern society in which following  the winter equinox...

Its that time of year again! The best festival in the south for family's, Camp Bestival 2023! Camp Bestival is a family camping experience with all the entertainment of a festival. This festival is kid friendly with activities for children of all ages. From Mr Tumble to Dick and Dom. Not forgetting the adults with the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor...

With pride month well under way, we look forward to our local pride event Bourne Free Pride. Where the streets of Bournemouth will be ablaze with rainbows. This exciting event is on the weekend of 7th and 8th July. With a host of events happening all weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to show your rainbow, including the parade on...