Leighton Buzzard Lantern Project

Presented by: The Leighton Linslade Rotary Club

For the first time, Leighton Buzzard will be hosting a lantern parade on Wednesday 24th of December, at 6.15 pm.

The parade will be preceded by three Saturday workshops during which the lanterns will be made, and we will also be selling kits online for those who would prefer making the lanterns at home.

Please note that it is important that lantern makers can attend the parade on the 24th of December. All lantern makers will join the procession that will start at All Saints Church on Wednesday 24th of December at 6.15 pm, then process through Parsons Close and go past the Market Cross ready to reach the stage by 7.00 pm where the Salvation Army will be playing its annual sing along Christmas Carols Concert. If you can not attend the parade on the 24th, but would still like to make a lantern, we would still like to proudly display your lantern on the 24th and will request someone else to carry on your behalf.

The cost per lantern kit will be £8.50 which includes all the material needed but not the lights which you can choose. We will have some lights for sale at the workshops and kit collection sessions (cash only).

Lantern making options for 2025 are (please choose the correct ticket type as they are non-transferable):

1) Make your lantern at All Saints Church*
2) Buy a lantern kit and make your lantern(s) at home **

*The lantern making is open to all, but children under the age of 16 have to be accompanied by an adult for the workshops
** If you are thinking of entering as a group/organisation and need the materials, please contact us at lanterns@leightonlinsladerotary.com

Workshop dates at All Saints Church (North Transept), Church Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE

Saturday 29 November - 10.30 - 4.30 pm
Saturday 06 December - 10.30 - 4.30 pm
Saturday 13 December - 10 30 - 2.30 pm