be involved

participate in the parade

Have you always wanted to participate in the Lantern Parade, but did not know how?

Well there are a number of ways you can:

Are you a member of a dance troupe or band that could walk in the parade? Dress up and swathe yourself in fairy lights,
Join up with a bunch of colourful friends and dress up with fairy lights and carry one of our fabulous feature lanterns.
Register your wonderful solo self after reading the information about how you can participate.

how to participate

first register BELOW and send to us
dress up, make some funky musical instruments, dance routine

signup to carry one of our fabulous feature lanterns.

costs

There is no charge for dance groups, bands or friendship groups to participate in the parade.

If you need little lanterns eg pyramids to decorate numbers are limited please order soon $15 each, last orders 2nd June. Remember you can choose to carry one or two of our fabulos feature lanterns.

Participate in the

HEART LIGHT WEARABLE ARTS COMPETITION AND GALA and JOIN THE PARADE.

2026 theme

This year the theme is the <Chinese Year of the Fire Horse> as well as <The Return of the Sun> and <Community Together>

the HEART LIGHT WEARABLE ART THEMES

conditions of participation - individuals/groups, performers, bands or dance groups

Your participation should link in some way to the 2026 parade themes - Fire Horse, Return of the Sun, Community Together
Your participation must be non-commercial and contain no logos, unkind or political slogans.
Your entry must be illuminated and/or you play music.
We accept cycle based ‘floats’ but no internal combustion engines. Note you will be walking on grass when you enter Oakes Oval.
The Lismore Lantern Parade is a family oriented event and your entry must be suitable for viewing by minors (G rated).
The Organisers’ (LightnUp Inc.) decision is final and your entry can be refused at any time.
Parade participants must not hand out items such as lollies or leaflets from within the parade.
We would love groups to bring some of their own music to enliven the parade – boom box, portable speaker.
Please wear bright coloured costumes – fairy lights are awesome too!

Remember to bring tarps or a cushion to sit on the ground and warm clothes.

be inspired and dress up

HAVE AN AMAZING NIGHT!!!

If you would like to participate in this wonderful community event please copy and paste, then complete the registration below then send to

<festival@lanternparade.com>

more info
Jyllie Jackson

CEO / Festival Director
02 6622 6333 (9.30am - 2.30pm) or 0412 732 102
festival@lanternparade.com PLEASE DONATE

REGISTRATION

YOUR DETAILS

Band, Dance group, friends - NAME ………………………………………………………........

Contact Person: ……………………………………....................................................................

Phone Number: ……………………………. Alternative: ……………………………...................

Email: ..…………………………………………………………......................................................

Website: ........…………………………………………………………............................................

Street Address: ………………………………………………………………PC……………........

Postal address: ………………………………………………………………PC……………….........

Previous parades: Number: ……… 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Number of people participating in your group (including children) ………

Everyone should be either carrying a lantern, dancing, illuminated or playing an instrument.

Do you need extra lanterns eg pyramids to decorate? @ $15 each ………. (we will invoice you)

We would love to carry a LightnUp FEATURE LANTERN ....................

WORDS FOR YOUR SIGN (if you still have one from last year, please let us know)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I have read the Conditions and agree to abide by the requests YES / NO

We will be in contact with you soon and plan your fabulous parade experience!

Further enquiries:

Jyllie 0412 732 102 or Gin 0429 990 671 (after 30 April) e: festival@lanternparade.com