Question 1

How can I be involved?

Accepted Answer

FIERY FINALE Join the Fiery Finale - we are looking for "performers"! • Feel the ultimate THRILL of carrying a fire torch or fiery heart. No experience needed; TRAINING provided; attending rehearsals essential! • Fire not for you? Then lots of opportunities to carry a simple lantern or work back stage. Call or message Emma 0411 967 690 OR More Info - festival@lanternparade.com WORKSHOPS We run lots of workshops and opportunities to participate over the months leading up to the lantern parade in June. Contact the Lantern Workshop for more information festival@lanternparade.com COMMUNITY LANTERN PROJECT Community Groups, Individuals and Businesses can participate in the Lantern Parade, check out for information and registration. IN THE PARADE Bands, dancers and street performers are encouraged to join the parade, see for information and registration. VOLUNTEER The Lantern Parade is a great way to meet people and learn new skills and contribute to this wonderful community event. The Lantern Parade does urgently need volunteers to help set up the festival from NOW ON, and of course PACK DOWN too! Check out Volunteer>

Question 2

Will there be food available for sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lismore has many  fabulous local food vendors who will be set up in the Market deLight, in the HEART of the city along Carrington and Magellan Streets.

Street Food will be on sale from 12noon until 9.30pm.
Winter Warmers  hot food and drink will be on sale at Oakes Oval for the Fiery Finale from 4.30pm

Lismore's many restaurants, bars and hotels will be open and running special Lantern Parade 'events' and After Parties, so you can dine out in style or party until late.

Details will be available in the Program closer to the event

The Lantern Parade itself is an alcohol free event.

Question 3

Do you have a Parade Route Map?

Accepted Answer

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91ff35_1949d46530034eaab7c5ad6dad2d8faa~mv2.jpg

Question 4

Will the parade be on if it is raining on the day?

Accepted Answer

The Lantern Parade will go ahead unless there is torrential rain. The organisers will review the weather conditions and determine whether or not the parade will proceed at approximately 2pm on 21 June 2025. 
If you are unsure you can return to this website for an update.

Question 5

Will there be any road closures on the day?

Accepted Answer

• The area around Carrington and Magellan Streets will be closed from 6am until 10.30pm on Saturday 21 June 2025

• Carrington Street between  Magellan Street and the Woolworths Ramp will be closed from 12.00pm on FRIDAY 20th June until 12 midnight 21 June 2025.

• There will be rolling closures on the Parade Route -  Molesworth Street, Magellan Street, Keen Street will be closed 4.30pm - 6.30pm Dawson St will be closed from 4.30pm until 8.00pm.
 
CAR PARKS CLOSED
Harold Fredricks Carpark - Magellan St entrance - 4.30-7.00pm

STREET PARKING 
There will be NO PARKING on the parade route, either side of the road.
Molesworth St:   Bounty St - Magellan St.               6.00am -  7.00pm
Magellan St:         Molesworth St - Keen St.              6.00am - 10.30pm
Carrington St:       Magellan St - Woolworths Ramp   		
				            12 noon 20th June - 10.30pm 21 June
Carrington St: Magellan St - County Lane.	          6.00am - 10.30pm
Magellan St:   Keen St - Dawson St.		          6.00am - 7.00pm
Dawson St:  Magellan St - Woodlark St.                    6.00am - 8.00pm

These closures are essential to prevent vehicles from being trapped inside the parade route and to ensure no vehicle movement occurs during the event, helping to keep attendees safe.

Convenient parking will still be available close to the CBD at the following locations:

• Kirkland Riviera Carpark
• Harold Fredricks Carpark
• Clyde Campbell Carpark
• John Crowther Carpark

See the 2025 ROAD CLOSURES map here (https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/parade-route-2025/road-closures-parking-restrictions) (https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/parade-route-2025/road-closures-parking-restrictions)

Question 6

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

PARKING
There is ample parking around the Lismore CBD and Council car parks, see
www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Council/Roads-and-parking/Parking

EXCEPT
Access to Harold Fredricks Car Park from MAGELLAN Street will be closed between 4.30 and 8pm.

ALL DAY ACCESS to FREDRICKS Car park will be from KEEN STREET (see signage) and Larkin Lane/ Rural St back lanes.

Please do not park in Magellan St between Molesworth St and Dawson Street after midnight on 20 June 2025
Or 
Carrington St from Country Lane to  Magellan Street after midnight 20 June 2025

Thank you 💛

2025 Road Closures Map is available here. (https://www.lismorelanternparade.com.au/parade-route-2025/road-closures-parking-restrictions)

Question 7

What about Lost Children and First Aid?

Accepted Answer

LOST CHILDREN SAFE SPACES

In the Market deLight  - Lost Children will be taken to the Festival Site  and  Information Office on Carrington Street, next to Dragon fly Cafe.

There will be a Lost Children Safe Space upstairs in the Gordon Pavilion at the Fiery Finale in Oakes Oval, 4.30 - 8.30pm and then the police will take over.

The Lost Children Safe Space will be staffed by qualified child care workers with current WWCC .

FIRST AID
St John's Ambulance will have a First Aid post in the Market deLight, Magellan St, in the parade and in Oakes Oval under the Gordon Pavilion.

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