2012 Lantern Parade

The Town of Canmore will once again host the Lantern Parade on Friday, January 6 2012 at 5:30pm. Snacks and hot chocolate will be available at the end of the parade for participants to enjoy.

The next Kids' Art Exhibition is titled "WILD" and will be on display at the CAAG Gallery from January 6-24, 2012. Opening Reception will follow the lantern parade at 7:00pm inside the gallery. Juice, cookies, snacks, and a craft for kids. Submission deadline for the Kid's Art Exhibition is January 3, 2012 and entries should be dropped off at the Canmore Civic Centre, Community Enrichment office. All submissions are to be picked up from the gallery on January 24, 2012 between 3-6pm.

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.

LANTERN WORKSHOPS: - Pre Registration is required, call Heather May at 403 678 1878 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Limited spaces available. All materials supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to all ages and abilities.   PLEASE NOTE: All Workshops are now fully booked out!  Please feel free to make your own lantern at home and join us for the LANTERN PARADE on January 6th, 2012. Meet us at the Lantern Studio (821-9th Street) at 5:30pm on Jan 6.

2009 Lantern Festival		2008 Lantern Festival
Filmed & edited by Michael Grant		Filmed & edited by Martin Lenes and Michael Grant

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.