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Calling all Bournemouth Uni students, the biggest and most fun filled date in all BU and AUB student’s diaries is upon us. June 3rd is SUBU Summer Ball 2023 time!!!! With so much happening between 2pm and 2am, this is the hottest date of the year. This year there will be free funfair rides, live bands, DJ sets, drag acts...

That time of year again for Bournemouth 7's Festival. For those who don’t know Bournemouth 7’s is the world’s largest sport and music festival. The festival runs over three days on the 26th,27th and 28th of May. It includes the sports of Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Dodgeball, Touch rugby and fitness games . This year sees two new sports of Cheerleading...

This year marks the 67th annual Eurovision contest. It is the UK's honour to host the Eurovision 2023 in place of Ukraine who are currently at war and unable to host the contest. Liverpool is a world heritage city and birthplace for the culture and creativity awards. So what better place to host. The Eurovision contest draws in the world’s...

May 4th has become known as International Star Wars Day. The date was chosen due to its close resemblance to the famous saying from the Star Wars franchise "May the force be with you". Since then, this date has been a day to celebrate the 3 original films, additional 6 films and all the off-shoot series. May The 4th Be...

It is that time of year again, Comic Relief 2023 is less than a week away, are you ready for your fundraising events this year? Whether at work, school or a personnel challenge, get dressed up in the name of fun. Hollywood Fancy Dress is the place to come for all things red and funny. Comic Relief is a British charity...

Jubilee Weekend is fast approaching. Are you ready for the 4 day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday 5th of June. The Queen has been on the throne for 70 years, being the longest serving monarch in history over taking Queen Victoria. There are many celebrations over the weekend including the traditional trooping of the colour...

Valentine's Day 2022 is right around the corner, and we want to help you celebrate. We want to help provide the best day possible for you and your loved one, whether you are having a chilled day in or going all out. Click here to find out what we offer in-store and online! Valentine's Day is a holiday that is...

The 1st of February marks the start of the Chinese New Year 2022. We have been celebrating the year of the Ox and now it is time to say hello to the year of the Tiger. This will be a year of risk-taking and starting new adventure. The Chinese New Year celebration is centred around removing the bad and the...

Well what a couple of years we have had. Do not let covid put a dampener on your New Years Eve 2022 celebrations, whether meeting up with friends or having a small family get together, look to Hollywood Fancy Dress for your New Years party supplies. From balloons to costumes, table ware to fireworks we are you one stop party...

Isle Of Wight Festival 2018       Festival season is upon us and it’s not long everyone sets across the water to indulge in a weekend of fun. Yep on the 21st-24th June, the Isle of Wight festival is back to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. And what a better way to celebrate than with a sparkly gold theme!  ...

It's Not All Doom And Gloom The start of 2018 hasn’t been the greatest; Brexit worries, the death of Tinky Winky and the freak snow storm that stopped Britain in its tracks. But now that all that snow has cleared lets celebrate spring properly! It's Not All Doom and Gloom.   Ballooons We have lots of bright and happy spring...

World Book Day New Lines Stressing about World Book Day again? There's no need to this year, Hollywood have it all, for both kids and adults. Children change their minds on their favorite things daily, and its no different when it comes to their favourite characters in favourite books. With loads of brand spanking new products arriving in time for...

Top Secret File Attached Shhhh! don’t tell anyone but Hollywood Fancy Dress are having a huge sale. To make way for new lines for 2018, we're having a massive sale and there's something for everyone. But keep it quiet, once it's gone it's gone and I’ve got my eye on some great bargains. Sneaky Peek It's nearly World Book Day...

Hogmanay Origins Christmas is celebrated by many countries across the world. It wasn’t until 1958 that it became a public holiday in Scotland.  The Church of Scotland discouraged the celebration of Christmas for nearly 400 years. The Scots instead celebrated the pagan traditions of Hogmanay from the evening of December 31st until the 1st January. Depending on the day it...

Celebrate year of the Rooster with your friends and family! Saturday the 28th January is officially Chinese New Year. Yes - that means it's time to drag your Dragon decorations out and your Chinese Flags! 23 Chinese New Year 2017 - Year of the Rooster!! Are you looking to dress up for Chinese New Year? Well if so now you...

January 8th is a cherished day for any Elvis fan! It is of course the King of Rock and Roll's birthday! Can you believe the legend would have been 81 this year? Nearly 39 years since his sad passing and we still love and blare his music out today! The King of Elvis costumes. If you are looking to pay...

There's nothing like leaving things to the last minute. If you have left all your New Years Eve prep to the last minute then do not panic! That is what we are here for! Come into store now and pick up the last off your must-have essentials for a successful New Years bash! It's last minute - what costumes are...

Fireworks bring you joy no matter what age you are and there is a huge variety to choose from! You’ve got your barrages, you’ve stocked up on rockets and now it’s time to take your firework display to the next level! Catherine Wheels If you have a fair amount of space in your garden or venue and a post to mount them, then you have to pick up some wheels! They are perhaps the most mesmerising of fireworks, as they change colour and effect as they spin and occasionally screech round to keep you on your toes. They are both thrilling and inexpensive. You can pick up a pack of 5 Cyclone Wheels for as little as £5.99 or a mighty pack of 3 Reliant wheels for a bargain £12.99! Roman Candles The most important thing to remember with Roman candles is that they must go in the ground and that they are not to be held when setting off. Misconception about these fireworks has caused them to be banned in parts of the world. Roman candles are tubular fireworks that set off in layers giving you a succession of shots one after the other as the firework burns down. If you want a hefty candle to keep the display going then try V-E Day, which has 55 huge shots. If you’re just looking for a nice gap filler then we have Lunar or Dual Shock and for something more of a novelty, Atomiser which are a steal at £1.99! Continue reading →

When it comes to fireworks, you absolutely must have rockets! Whether they are the core of your display or to fill in the time between your barrages, they are a firework night staple. Cheap and Cheerful You can get some real bargains when it comes to rockets so if you’re on a budget, have no fear! Small packs like Star Gazer give you a mix of 5 small rockets for only £4.99 or how about 5 for £9.99 with 5-Alive? They might not wake the neighbours, but they’ll make a nice addition to any garden display. Continue reading →

It’s that time of year once again and fireworks are on everyone’s mind! Pop into Hollywood and pick up the best barrage in town today. Whether you’re on a tight budget or looking to splash the cash on a display, we’ve got just what you need. Cheap and Cheerful Looking for a display for less than a tenner? While it doesn’t leave you with a lot of bang for your buck, you can get a nice little show out of £10. You can get one or two small barrages such as Star War at this level, they won’t be huge, but the kids will love them and because they are on a single light fuse, they’re simple, safe and easy to use. Up your budget to £20 or £30 and you can have a lot more fun! You can keep to the small stuff and get more to bulk out your party or you can move up a size and get the party going. Try one of our most popular barrages, Jitterbug for a stunning variety display! Continue reading →