A crowd of 15,871 turned out at Bloomfield Road
Manager Terry McPhillips praised Blackpool's "magnificent" support as the club's fans celebrated the end of their near four-year boycott with a 96th-minute equaliser against Southend United.
Taylor Moore's own goal in the last minute of added time earned a draw for the Seasiders, playing their first home match since the removal of controversial owner Owen Oyston from the club last month.
A near sell-out crowd of 15,871 inside Bloomfield Road witnessed Blackpool twice come from behind to keep themselves in the race for the League One play-off places.
"It was reminiscent of the Bradford City game, when we came back to win 3-2, only this time there were loads of fans in here," McPhillips told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"I thought the crowd were magnificent - and I thought the players gave back to the crowd.
"The lads in our dressing never say die. It was an exciting end."
Southend took the lead early on when Rob Kiernan, who was making his first appearance since August 2017 after a long-term injury, headed home Sam Mantom's corner.
There were joyful scenes soon after, however, as Liam Feeney teed up Armand Gnanduillet to fire into the roof of the net to level.
Soon after the break, Southend were back on top after another Mantom corner was flicked home by Michael Turner - but the hosts were not to be denied.
Blackpool ensured a share of the points deep into added time as Moore deflected the ball into his own net, causing wild celebrations from the home support, with some running onto the pitch.
Blackpool's 96th minute equaliser sparked wild celebrations inside Bloomfield Road
A near sell-out crowd welcomed in a new era at Blackpool with accompanying tangerine flares
'Walking back to happiness' - Blackpool fans returned in their droves after an almost-four-year boycott
The Blackpool players were all smiles at the final whistle, applauding their fans after the 2-2 draw with Southend
