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  1. Mothers Day 2024

    Mothers Day 2024
    Mothers Day 2024, or Mothering Sunday, here in sunny England is here once again. The time has come to celebrate those special ladies that gave everything to bring us up. How would we have ever functioned without those amazing ladies ironing school uniforms? Who remembers the alarm clock of mum with the distinctive “Get up or you’ll be late for...
  2. Teachers World Book Day

    Teachers World Book Day
    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...
  3. World Book Day 2024

    World Book Day 2024
    That time of year again, World Book Day 2024 is fast approaching. The children are getting excited for a fun day of dress up at school. Ignite their imagination and bring their favourite book alive with a fancy dress costume. The world would look very different without books, I mean what would libraries do? Ok joking aside, films, plays and...
  4. Valentine's Day 2024

    Valentine's Day 2024
    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...
  5. Chinese New Year 2024

    Chinese New Year 2024
    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...
  6. New Years Eve Fireworks

    New Years Eve Fireworks
    The clock strikes midnight and the sky fills with New Years Eve Fireworks, as people bring in the new year with a bang. Why not be one of those people and join in the display that lights up the night sky. Whether you want a small quiet firework or big bangs. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we cater for all...
  7. New Years Eve 2023

    New Years Eve 2023
    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...
  8. Christmas Party Season

    Christmas Party Season
    December is here and that means only one thing. Its Christmas Party Season. From office parties to family get togethers, we all like to party at Christmas. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress, we have it all from the important Santa costumes, to the jazzy Christmas shirts and dresses. For The Men According to “Your Tango” magazine, men enjoy Christmas more...
  9. Kids Christmas

    Kids Christmas
    There is a lot going on for children at this time of year. With school nativity plays and helping to decorate the house and tree. They are the centre of any parent’s Christmas. Kids take a good Christmas and make it a great one. We at Hollywood understand this and have so much to help make this time special for...
  10. Christmas Present Ideas

    Christmas Present Ideas
    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...
  11. Bonfire Night

    Bonfire Night
    Bonfire night, the 5th of November is the night of the year that most associate with fireworks. While fireworks can be bought all year round from Hollywood, its November the 5th that was the start of this tradition and the reason fireworks have become popular in English culture. We all know the gunpowder plot of 1606. We as brits celebrate...
  12. Halloween Horror Film

    Halloween Horror Film
    Who remembers that iconic moment when Freddy Kruger begins invading the dreams of teens living on Elm Street. Or when Reagan’s head began to rotate past normal movement in the exorcist. If your anything like us then horror movies are for every week, not just Halloween. Relive the horror classics with our wide selection of Halloween Horror Film Costumes. What...
  13. Halloween Kids

    Halloween Kids
    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...
  14. Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest
    October is not all about ghosts and ghouls, also the month of the German festival Oktoberfest. Brits being Brits have embraced Oktoberfest with various festival weekends and themed nights. So grab your Lederhosen and party! This is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12...
  15. Halloween In Summer!

    Halloween In Summer!
    Yes that's right, Halloween In summer! With the weather resembling autumn why not start to plan you Halloween outfit now. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we are already starting to plan the shops layout for the up coming Halloween season. So be one step ahead of the crowds this year and pop along to one of our three stores, and...
  16. Bestival 2023

    Bestival 2023
    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...
  17. Bourne Free Pride

    Bourne Free Pride
    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...
  18. Harry Paye Day 2023

    Harry Paye Day 2023
    Arr me O’l land lovers, it be time to take up the cutlass and fly the Jolly Rodger with pride. Harry Paye Day 2023 is upon us.. Our gentleman pirate Harry Paye, needs you! It's time to take up arms and defend our shores from French and Spanish invaders. It is time to protect and pay tribute to our beloved...
  19. SUBU Summer Ball 2023

    SUBU Summer Ball 2023
    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...
  20. Bournemouth 7's Festival

    Bournemouth 7's Festival
    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...

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