Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade – returning 2027

Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade is the biggest creative community event in South Bristol bringing thousands of local residents together to celebrate BS3’s creativity.

Each Autumn, we hold lantern-making workshops for schools, community groups and the public, with the illuminated parade taking place in January – bringing thousands of spectators to Bedminster.

The event is organised by a small volunteer Steering Group who work tirelessly each year to secure the funding and plan the Parade, supported by 200 wonderful volunteers who provide logistical support on the day.

Subject to funding, the parade will go ahead on a Saturday in January 2027. Donate now and bring the magic back. All donations, big and small, are very much appreciated.

Looking to sponsor the Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade? Email us at hellobemmylanterns@gmail.com for more info.

If you’d like to join the organising team and have events, health and safety, or community outreach experience, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at hellobemmylanterns@gmail.com

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And we’d also love to hear from community and street groups in BS3 who want to take part in the next Lantern Parade.