Lismore Lantern Parade – June
The Lismore Lantern Parade is the feature event of not for profit organisation, Lighten Up Inc, and membership is drawn from local businesses, government, schools and universities, performing and visual artists and the community of the Northern Rivers. LightnUp runs a year round program of workshops throughout regional, rural and metropolitan Australia, including lantern making, shadow theatre, illuminated puppets, masks and costume making, and story development. Award winning community festival attracts thousands to a night of entertainment. Features include a parade with lantern floats, music, dancing, markets, workshops, fire event finale and a colourful street party.