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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...

The dark and gloomy days are behind us for another year, Easter Weekend 2025 is almost upon us. The frosts are a thing of memory, even Lent is behind us. So if you look very closely, you may see a very special bunny hopping around with a basket of brightly painted eggs. Easter is most commonly associated with Jesus’s Resurrection...

With January being a long month we need something to look forward to. The end of the month sees the Chinese New Year 2025. Wednesday the 29th January is New years day with new years eve on the 28th. So banish the winter blues and celebrate the coming of the year of the snake. There are 12 zodiac animals, that...

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...

Hohoho here’s hoping for a white Christmas. It’s too early to start thinking about all the good food. But it’s a perfect time to start thinking about all the great parties that will be thrown. So get ready for the Christmas party season with Hollywood Fancy Dress. The big question is, what will you wear? You can’t do the same...

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...

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...

The mornings have started getting brighter, the evenings are lighter, I know what we are all thinking … “Its Crème Egg Time”! Easter 2024 is here! Easter has a lot of meanings, the main one being the resurrection of Jesus, it signifies new beginnings and new life. Who doesn't love a little lamb or baby chicks? Eggs symbolise the birth...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

That time of year again, with only a couple of weeks to go, let's get spooky for Halloween. Are shops are filled to the ceiling with everything you need for the spooky season. We have everything from costumes to decorations and everything in between. Whether you are looking for the classic horror or just a plain and simple costume we...

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...

WHO’S READY FOR HALLOWEEN? With Halloween less than two weeks away, we want to make sure that EVERYONE gets their Halloween costumes sorted this year, whether you’re an early bird and all you need is some extra blood or accessories, or whether you’re a last minute buyer and you’ll be searching for a costume on the day! We’ll be here...

Did you know June the 17th 2017 is Harry Paye Day? An annual event that happens in Poole dedicated to the famous pirate Harry Paye! Who is Harry Paye? 'A good 200 years before the likes of Blackbeard, Captain Flynn, Long John Silver, Charles Vane, etc all of whom are portrayed fantastically in the series ‘Black Sails’ (If you haven’t watched...

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...

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...

Celebrate our Patron Saint in style this April with the Poole St George's Day Festival! Fresh on the scene for 2016, this will be a family festival worth talking about, so for a weekend of fun, head down to Poole on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th. St George's Day As I’m sure you know, St George is England’s Patron Saint who is said to have slain a dragon and saved a princess. He is the name sake of our country’s flag and remembered each year when people across Britain fly it in his honour. Unfortunately over the years, St George's Day celebrations have become few and far between. Have no fear as Immense Events LTD is here to save the day! Continue reading →