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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...

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...

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...

Freedom Day, party like you have not partied for a year. July 19th 2021 is being herald as freedom day in England, when most of the restrictions that have been upon us for the last year and half are being lifted. What better way to celebrate than to have an eighties party, so many options, from full costumes to neon...

Halloween has arrived at Hollywood's! It's officially September which means it's officially time to get spooky and prepare for Halloween 2020! Now is the time to find your favourite Halloween outfit for 2020! Let's inspire with the fabulous outfits we have to offer, in-store now! Ladies' Halloween This amazing Ladie's Alien Lady Costume comes complete with a Multi-Coloured, Blue and...

Christmas 2019 Are you ready for Christmas 2019? We are here at Hollywood Fancy Dress! Pop into store now and find your perfect Xmas themed outfit! Elf on the Shelf Costumes This brilliant Mens Elves Behavin' Badly Mens Elf Costume comes complete with a Long Sleeved, Red Shirt with attached White Collar, Matching White and Red Striped Trousers, Santa Hat...

Day of the Dead | Halloween 2019 Halloween 2019 is approaching fast - why not do Day of the Dead this year?   What is Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. It includes the creation of...

Circus Sinister - Send in the Clowns! It's time to dress and terrify everyone this Halloween, circus style! That's right, it's time to send in the clowns... If you have coulrophobia you better look away now... So what terrifying outfit's do we have in-store for you? Pennywise the Clown is among Stephen King’s most iconic creations. Since his appearance in...

Zombie Infestation - Halloween 2018 It's time to release the zombie's this Halloween at Hollywood Fancy Dress! From fairytale disasters to walking roadkill we have all the different kind's of Zombies that you can think of. What living dead outfits do we have for the men? Firstly this brilliant Deluxe Zombie Pirate Captain Costume is ideal for anyone looking to...

Day of the Dead - Halloween 2018 It's time to get ready to party for Dia De Muertos! If you are stuck with what to wear for Halloween then the colourful Day of the Dead theme is for you! So why Day of the Dead? Why Day of the Dead do you ask? Because it's fun, bright and colourful! Despite...

Talk Like a Pirate Day 2018! Ahoy there! Talk like a pirate day be on th' horizon. Join in on th' fun natter like a pirate. On Wednesday 19th September grab yer eye patch 'n yer bandana 'n do wha’ pirates do best! We have such a large range of pirate costumes and accessories to choose from, let me blow...

New Forest Fairy Festival 2018 It's fairy time! Flutter your wings and sprinkle your fairy dust! On the 11-12th August all the new forest fairies will appear from behind the leaves or the big oak trees and gather together for a weekend of fun. With an uplifting atmosphere and an enchanting setting. It’s not one to miss! Fairy-tastic! What will...

Get ready for the 6th June 2018 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is hitting UK cinemas! So what's happening now with the world's most dangerous park? Well, the plot line goes a little something like this... When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. So...

Calling all you geeks and nerds! Comic Con is landing in Bournemouth, and earlier than normal this year. On May the 18th and 19th, Bournemouth’s annual Comic Con is coming to BIC, with some very special guests from franchisees like Dr. Who and Star Wars. Tickets are guaranteed to sell out quickly, and so is most of our awesome deluxe...

Get ready for your favourite kick-ass superhero! That's right Wade Wilson is back on the big screen (aka Deadpool). So what's the witty Marvel hero up to this time? Deadpool will be trying to stop Cable, who's arrived from the future, from killing a child with some awesome mutant powers. In his efforts to keep the kid alive, Deadpool will get...

Everyone as a child grows up wanting to be a super hero; I wanted to be Batman (and still do). Now, with the charity Cash for Kids, you and your children can be your favourite super heroes for the day. With the help of Wave 105, Cash for Kids helps and supports families with young children in need; whether they’re...

St Paddy's day is on the horizon! 17th of March is the date the Irish look forward to each year! 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...

Everyone’s favourite classic Snow White is coming to the Mayflower this December and we are all very excited, not only for the story, but the famous cast that are said to appear on stage! Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Snow White - who's starring in it? Well, we have the Chuckle Brothers playing...

It's that festive time of the year again and whether you have been counting down since the beginning of the year or whether it has snuck up on you, we have more than enough Christmas costumes to fill your stocking.   Now we'd better start off with unwrapping the kids costumes because they've been awake since 6am to see what's...