Indeed, some of them live here.
But this little gallery from our archives shows you the range of famous faces who have graced the town over the decades, whether they be a TV, music or sports star, leading figures from politics and religion or a Hollywood icon.
5. Prince William in coach outside the Pleasure Beach
. Photo: warren Smith
6. Ronan Keating and the late Stephen Gately from Boyzone take a ride before the illuminations switch-on
. Photo: submit
7. The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu at the Pleasure Beach Infusion ride, with Director David Cam (right) and the Bishop of Blackburn - the Rt Rev Nicholas Reade.
. Photo: Bill Johnson
8. Dancing on Ice stars Karen Barber and Kyran Bracken at the launch of the Ice Party at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
. Photo: Martin Bostock