• Lantern Parade Registration Form

    Fill out the form to register your place in the Parade on November 28th 2026

  • KIT INFORMATION 

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  • Traditional pyramid lanterns (as above picture)

    Your kits will contain:

    Instructions, Willow, wet strength tissue paper, string/cable ties for hooks, masking tape, lantern lights.

    Canes to carry your lanterns will be handed out at Carnegie Road, before the parade leaves on the day.

    You will need to provide:

    Scissors, glue, sponges/paint brushes and anything you may wish to decorate your lantern with. 

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    If you want to create your own lantern, we encourage the bigger the better! Open the doors to your own creativity and create something truly breathtaking for this festive season.

    You will will be able to pick up a kit including: Willow, wet strength tissue paper, string/cable ties for hooks, masking tape, lantern lights.

    You will need to provide:

    Scissors, glue, sponges/paint brushes and anything you may wish to decorate your lantern with. 

    If creating your own lantern however, we would ask that you provide your own means to carry this and give us a rough idea of what you are making, so we can provide you with enough willow and lights (size appox, style/idea...so on). 
    Remember, this is a family-friendly event, so nothing controversial, but of course very christmassy is encouraged! 

  • IMPORTANT

    Please await confirmation that your kits are ready for collection.

    We will be aiming to have kits ready for collection from 4 November. 

    Once confirmed, your kits must be collected from Bank House Information Centre. 

     

  • Terms and Conditions for participant's 

    Those taking part in Calne’s Lantern Parade on Saturday 28 November 2026 are responsible for creating their own lanterns using the kits and instructions provided to the specific requirements, unless otherwise stated.

    Lanterns should follow the designated theme (if one is announced), unless prior approval has been granted by the Event Officer and should follow the traditional pyramid shape, unless you have applied to enter a shaped lantern (of which will be to your own design). 

    All names egistered are responsible for members applying within a group and Calne Town Council take no responsibility for any individual during the event or making process.

    Participants must gather at Carnegie Road, on the Porte Marsh Industrial Estate on Saturday 28 November 2026.

    Entries may arrive here FROM 4pm and the parade will leave at 4:30pm once the Event Officer or deligate has assembled the parade.

    The use of additional lights, such as lit up head bands, hats, and jumpers (for example) are encouraged. As well as the use of musical instruments such as ‘jingle bells’ or other are very welcome. 

    The parade is due to reach town by 5:00pm, and the lights due to be switched on at 5:30pm- all times are estimated and may be subject to change.

    All entries are required to process towards Marden House, cross the bridge and then head back into town. 

    Canes will be collected on the Wharf, but participants are welcome to keep hold of their lanterns. 

    Any unused kits/equipment should be brought back to Bank House, to be used for future parades.

  • 📢 Important Information for Lantern Parade Participants


    By registering to take part in the Lantern Parade, which is part of the Calne Christmas Festival of Lights you are agreeing to the following:

    📸 Images may be used publicly to promote the event

    🕓 Arrival and departure times must be followed as directed by the Event Officer

    🏮 Work collaboratively with the parade team ahead of and during the parade

    📣 Promote your entry on social media using the hashtag #calnechristmas

    🔐 Please review our full Privacy Policy https://www.calne.gov.uk/privacy-policy/

  • Here's a quick round up of the event information we have shared with you!

  • 🏮 Lantern Parade – Quick Step-by-Step Guide


    Before the Parade

    📦 Wait to hear when your kits are ready You’ll be notified once your lantern kits are available for collection.

    🎨 Create Your Lantern Participants are responsible for making their own lanterns using the provided kits and instructions. 

    💡 Decide what you are wearing. Add Lights to Your Outfit! Fun festive hats and headbands, and novelty extras are encouraged. You are welcome to shake some jingle bells too! (No grinches allowed!) 

    👣 Let everyone know you are in the Lantern Parade! Share on socials, encourage everyone to come and see you.

    Quick overview of the day

    📍 Meeting Point: Carnegie Road, Porte Marsh Industrial Estate

    🕓 Arrival from 4:00pm 

    If you're building a checklist or flyer, you could pair it like this:

    🏮 Collect your cane to carry your lantern

    🚶 Parade departs at 4:30pm (once assembled by the Event Officer)

    🎉 Estimated arrival in town: 5:00pm

    💡 Lights switch-on: 5:30pm (subject to change)

    After the parade

    🏮Keep Your Lantern – Participants are welcome to take their lanterns home.

    🎨 Make sure you hand your canes back to a marshal on The Wharf once the parade is over

    📦Any unused kits or equipment should be returned to Bank House for future use.

  • Hit the submit button and you are all signed up! 

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