The Lantern Parade returns to illuminate Maidenhead on Saturday 7 December 2024.

This year's theme is Our Animal Neighbours!

The Lantern Parade is free to attend and open to all. You don't need a lantern to take part - just head down and celebrate with the community! The Parade encourages local people to get together, create fantastic artworks, dance and parade their fabulous creations through Maidenhead town centre.

Entertainment starts at 4.30pm and the Parade departs at 5pm. Keep an eye on our website for announcements about this year's line up!
Norden Farm are once again working with SameSky to bring you the Parade and Workshops, an award-winning community arts charity who have been creating fantastic lanterns, costumes and community events since 1987.

Get involved at one of our Lantern Making workshops, running throughout November and December. Our expert lantern makers will guide you through the process to create your own lantern to illuminate at the parade.

Relaxed area
We've teamed up with The Autism Group and Maidenhead Library to offer a quiet area for viewing the Lantern Parade. It's a space where children who will benefit from it can enjoy the Parade in a relaxed setting. To book a space in the quiet area, please email: jessica.thompson@nordenfarm.org in advance..

4.30pm Live Music from Dhol Collective and Babel Brass Band - plus performances from Leo's Circus

5pm Parade departs from Maidenhead Town Hall with live music from Dhol Collective

5.45pm - 6.15pm Live music and entertainment continues including performances by Leo's Circus

Get Parade ready and make a Lantern!Get involved at one of our Lantern Making Workshops, running throughout November and December. Our expert lantern makers will guide you through the process to create your own lantern to illuminate at the parade.

Norden Farm Workshops
Sat 2 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Sat 30 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Book your workshop place online here.

Adults Lantern Making at Norden Farm
Sat 16 Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm [Ages 17+]
Book your adult workshop place online here.

Join a Drop In Lantern Making Workshop in the town centre or at our Festive Market on Fri 6 Dec. Get parade ready in 20 minutes – drop in any time between 10.30am and 4pm to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern

Nicholsons Centre Drop In Workshop
Sun 1 Dec 10.30am - 4pm

Festive Market Drop In Workshop
Fri 6 Dec 6pm - 8pm

Maidenhead Library Drop In Workshop
Sat 7 Dec 10.30am - 2pm
Book your workshop place online here.