Abstract: An illumination system for a roller blade, roller skate, or the like comprises a power source in the form of a battery pack mounted along the back of the roller blade boot. A plurality of lights are mounted along the sides of the boot and between a front headlight and rear brake light. The brake light is operated by the brake pad of the roller blade. Upon system activation the respective side, head and brake lights indicate the presence of the roller blader, illuminate the user's path and indicate a braking action of the roller blader. The circuit wires may be embedded in the boot during the manufacturing process with the lights fitted thereon by any conventional manner.