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Lantern Festival - Celebration of Light! Each year, the Town of Canmore hosts a Lantern Festival involving Lantern Making Workshops throughout the month of December, in the lead up to the Annual Lantern Parade. The Lantern Parade is usually held in early January, and coincides with the Opening of the Kid's Art Exhibition at the CAAG Gallery.
Please contact Heather May on 403 678 1878 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information. The 2012 Lantern Parade on January 6th saw over 200 people venture out of their homes to join in the procession through Canmore's trails, handmade lanterns lighting the way. To add to the atmosphere and excitement of the evening, there were drummers playing from One World Drumming, jugglers Peter Nichol & Michelle Preston, and Fire Twirler Moya Kelly. The Parade was led by Lady Winter. Hot chocolate and cookies were there to greet everyone in the Canmore Public Library parking lot as they returned from the enchanting wintery walk.
LANTERN WORKSHOPS:
Pre Registration is required, call Heather May at 403 678 1878 or email
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Limited spaces available. All materials supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to all ages and abilities.
TIPS AND TRICKS for carrying your lantern: 1. Either use a stick from the woods or a ski pole or a bamboo garden stick to carry your lantern above your head for everyone to see. Fasten your lantern to the stick/pole with wire, or make a hook at the end of the stick/pole, or use a carabeener to join the two. 2. To prevent your candle from blowing out during the procession, you can place a headlamp, small flashlight, battery operated tea light, bike light, or glow sticks inside instead.
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