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For all you racing lovers I'm sure you are already aware that the Grand National is on Saturday the 8th of April! Who doesn't love a bit of Horse Racing? For those of you who didn't already know the 2017 Grand National will be the 170th annual running of the Grand National horse race at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England...

April Fools Day marks and first day of April and is also in a couple of days! What pranks will you being playing on your neighbours and friends? April Fools -why? Has anybody actually wondered why it is we celebrate 'April Fools' day... I mean where does this strange yet great tradition come from? Well believe it or not the...

Any Smurf fans in the house? If so then you will be pleased to know that Smurfs: The Lost Village is out in cinemas on March 31st 2017! Now for some reason we just cannot get enough of the Smurfs'! There's something about the small, blue critters that we love! Adding another movie to the franchise is all the evidence we...

Mother's Day is fast approaching. It's the 26th of March 2017. Make sure you dust off your calendars and mark the event! Let's be honest we owe our Mother's a lot so what better way to show our gratitude then to dedicate a whole day just to her! (Don't worry dad's you get your day in June!) Mother - let...

It's morphin' time! For all the Power Rangers lovers' out there you will be ecstatic to hear the new Power Rangers movie is out at the end of this month! What makes this movie so special? Well it's based on the original 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' tv series from 1993. Power Rangers revamped! If you grew up in the 80's...

It's Comic Relief time! This year do something funny and dress outrageous to raise money for Comic Relief 2017! Friday the 24th of March is officially Red Nose Day! Yes - that's right it's that time of year where we get to accessorise our faces with a red nose all in the name of charity! Let Hollywood help you be...

Now it's true this tale is as old a time... well as old as 1991 anyway when Disney released their original animated movie of 'Beauty and the Beast'. Well now we are excited about the live action version Disney are bringing us. It hits theatres March 17th 2017! (That's right only four days away!!! ). Beauty sure is beautiful! Playing...

Who loves a good classic? Well me too! I bet you are excited for the new King Kong movie coming out?! The 9th of March is the date you need to save for your diary! Kong: Skull Island - guaranteed to be a blockbuster! Let's be honest with big names such as Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie...

St Paddy's day is on the horizon! 17th of March is the date the Irish look forward to each here! We at Hollywood Fancy Dress are here to make sure your St Patrick's Day is a cracker! St Paddy our favourite Saint? Now I think it's safe to say St Patrick is one of our favourite Saints. What isn't to...

Are there any Wolverine fan's in the house? Well if so the new Logan movie coming out tomorrow is a must-watch for you! Find out what happens to Logan after the X-Men Sequels. Logan (Wolverine) - the best X-Men. Let's be honest as a hardcore X-men fan (which I'm sure we all are) there is one guy we simply wish...

Everybody's favourite boy wizard has come to the rescue for the World Book Day! Harry Potter of course! Have you come to realize you have the most indecisive child ever? Then panic no longer, who doesn't want to be a Hogwarts student for the day?! It's time to go on a magical adventure and what better World Book Day then...

Are your looking forward to World Book Day in March? Well if so then it is a date in your diary that simply cannot be missed! It is the 2nd of March 2017 and it is their 20th anniversary! Roald Dahl is a much-loved and famous Author and Poet of children's books. His works span from the 1940's all the...

The Oscars are on the horizon and that can only mean one thing... lot's of glitter and stars of course! But it doesn't have to be all about the stars themselves... why not throw your own Hollywood themed bash to out do the star studded event? Now there's three ways in which you could approach this party idea. Oscars are...

For all the little one's excited for this World Book Day, they are going to be even happier! It's actually the 20th anniversary of the event which means this year is extra special! To mark the momentous occasion we have decided to offer all of our loyal customers 10% off all children's costumes when you shop in-store! This discount is...

So we are half way through January and are you feeling a bit down now that Christmas and New Year are over and done for another year? Well then let the glumness be gone! If you are a 1980's fan then this month must be your favourite! With so many 1980's inspired events going on - including a few Butlins...

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...

BE SAFE NOT SORRY THIS HALLOWEEN We test to both EN71 AND Nightwear (Safety) Standards With costume flammability in the media again (The Sun and The Mirror), here's a reminder of everything you need to know about costume safety and testing. Don't forget that test results for all our children's costumes are available online.   What are the regulations for children's costumes...

Last year marked the 10th year of Winton Carnival and the bar was well and truly raised with a stunning turn out! 2016 has a lot to live up to, but we recon we can put on an even better show this year. Winton Carnival Winton Carnival has always been a non-profit event run by volunteers from the local community and we can certainly say that they have done us proud for the last 10 years. Over 7,000 people join in the fun at Winton carnival so make sure you’re one of them. Whether you sign up as a volunteer or marshal, enter a float in the parade or just come along and watch, make sure you do your bit for the community. Continue reading →

It is a face off we could see coming since the first Avengers movie, but now it is here and we can’t wait any longer! Captain America finds himself on the other side of the fence when collateral damage from an incident involving the Avengers calls for politicians take action in restricting their activity. The team are divided into an all out Civil War and you can witness it in cinemas from Friday 29th April! Captain America The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been expanding, merging and crossing over at every turn and for Captain America: Civil War we see a whole host of characters come together! We will see Falcon, Scarlet Witch, War Machine, Black Panther and even Spiderman will finally be included! The new Captain America film shows him heading a new team of Avengers who are continuing to keep humanity safe. After yet another incident causes collateral damage, pressure is mounted to create a system where superheroes would be held accountable for their actions. This new found status-quo splits the Avengers team down the middle and they are forced to take sides, with Captain America who wishes to remain free of oppression and Iron Man who has curiously decided to support the overseeing. Continue reading →