about the lantern parade
Lanterns, fire and outdoor celebration are deeply embedded in many cultures. Lanterns are a positive metaphor for community optimism and hope. It was from this tradition that the Lismore Lantern Parade was born...
Generations of children have experienced the joys of the lantern parade, which celebrates its 20th birthday in 2014. The inaugural parade attracted a few hundred spectators, and today's weekend-long events involve up to 3,000 parade participants and attracts crowds of over 30,000 to Lismore.
