LESS THAN 2 WEEKS!
- Jun 11, 2019
- 2 min read
Hello Friends. Hope you all had a good Long Weekend, we worked hard preparing for the Lantern Parade in two weeks and took 120 of the big lanterns to Southbank for the Luminous Parade, it was awesome!
So, here are this week’s reminders and a little information:
MAPS, MAPS, MAPS – the parade route is on the website!! Your opportunity to plan your day and pick out your best viewing spot. Click here.
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or make the crowds laugh. Register for the Inaugurall Buskers Festival on the website here.
Have you booked for the Gala Concert at City Hall on 21 June. Sale of these tickets go DIRECTLY towards bringing the young people of Moorambilla Voices from Far West NSW to sing with one hundred of our Lismore students. This includes, of course, all their food and accommodation. Book here.
Performers for the Fiery Finale – Have you been in the Finale before or always wanted to be? No experience necessary. Contact us Now. Volunteer Registrations are on our super new website here. Just do it!
If you’ve booked for the Grandstands for the Fiery Finale we still recommend you bring a cushion or blanket to sit on, and of course, if you will be sitting in on the ground for the show BLANKETS are a wise idea.
The Parade always needs Volunteers – as Lanterneers, Marshalls and support people. No flame candles this year. Please Register on our website here.
Warm memories and warm you – are selling fabulous souvenir Lantern Parade T-Shirts and Hoodies, numbers are limited and they are just gorgeous. Head to the website and order yours.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards
Jyllie and the Lantern Crew














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