January 1 2000 was a moment in history much anticipated and saw crowds gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
The festivities officially began with the lighting of millennium beacons across the district, while revellers gathered in pubs and clubs – and at their own organised street parties – to celebrate.
5. Millennium celebrations
Sarah Bland, Jane Murgatroyd and Susan Baldwin suitably attired in their millennium hats with residents of Buxton Street, Morecambe, at their street party. Photo: Nigel Slater
6. Millennium celebrations
Sisters Kathryn and Lucy Hull and friend Fraser Stark get ready for the beginning of the new millennium in Lancaster city centre. Photo: Mark Harrison
7. Millennium celebrations
MP Hilton Dawson lights Lancaster's Millennium Beacon. Photo: Mark Harrison
8. Millennium celebrations
Morecambe MP Geraldine Smith and the Rector of St Peter's Heyshan Rev David Tickner at the lighting of the Heysham beacon. Photo: Nigel Slater