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12th Annual Firelight Lantern Festival
November 9 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Department of Illumination lights up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton, Ontario. Our theme this year is “Strange Magic.”
Friday, November 8 will be a 19+ evening featuring music from Bad Tractor, an illuminated performance from North Fire Circus and an array of wild art installations by DOI’s creative crew. Meet guest artists Melissa Brant and Floss & Tann, curators of The Museum of Uncommon Phenomena, and enjoy tunes from DJ Ombudsman.
Saturday, November 9 sees the return of our beloved Lantern Parade in an all-ages event starting in Benson Park. Gather at 6:00pm for pre-show performances from The Aurora Borealis Community Choir and North Fire Circus. The parade will depart at 7:00pm accompanied by Spencer Evans and the Goat Steppers and make its way down Main Street to the Crystal Palace for a celebratory evening with music from Cat Named Earl and a second night of artistic revelry for the whole family.
The Firelight Lantern Festival is known for its epic illuminated art installations in the beautiful Crystal Palace with our artists responding to the year’s theme.
Festival-goers are invited to dress up in whatever wild and wonderful costume they wish – especially if it’s illuminated!
We invite our audiences to play an active role in the lantern festival by taking part in our community lantern-making workshops. These will be held in the Department of Illumination studio in the lower level of The Armoury in Picton, 206 Main Street. You’ll be provided with all the materials and instruction necessary to make a lantern for just $15 (HST included).