Abstract: Disclosed herein is an illuminated skate such as a skateboard, a roller skate or the like including a person carrying platform under which is provided a pair of axles supported from the platform upon which in rolling engagement is provided wheels thereon. Further, a source of power is disposed on the bottom surface of the person carrying platform which is operatively connected to a light source in such a manner that the underside of the skate is illuminated, and in particular, the wheels being formed of translucent material are capable of transmitting the light generated by the source along outer faces thereof.