The 41st Annual Lantern Parade

When:
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 5:30p -
Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 8:30p

Where:
Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Pond
JP, MA

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly, Outside, Party

Event website:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/lantern-parade

Hosted by Spontaneous Celebrations and supported by the Wake Up the Night Grant

The Lantern Parade began in 1984 as a seasonal celebration to bring light into the winter: “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is a two-night family outing with music, home-made cider and empanadas. Jamaica Pond is circled with light by families carrying community-made lanterns.


For some participants it’s the first time seeing that liquid jewel of the Emerald Necklace. Spontaneous celebrations holds workshops in local schools, libraries, housing developments and community centers where artists teach community members how to make their own lanterns with everyday materials. Children and adults leave the workshops with skills and creations to bring to the Lantern Parade, and back to their homes and communities.


The gathering begins at 6pm. Participants meet and light their lanterns at the Jamaica Plain Boat house. Freshly pressed Apple Cider is affordably sold hot or cold, as are empanadas and other grab-and-go food items. A lineup of local musicians and artists participate and offer entertainment for the crowd.


This year we are planning to partner with the following organizations to provide entertainment:

We will highlight and celebrate through engagement all families and people. We incorporate artistic traditions and performances from different cultures including Native American, African, Latino, and Dutch traditions. Our event occurs in a public space and is free to attend and wheelchair accessible. 

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