Somerville Lantern Parade

Join your friends and neighbors as we light up the Community Path for the inaugural Somerville Lantern Parade, a celebration of togetherness during the darkest time of the year. Led by artist and producer, Bonny Chen. The parade will wind its way along the path with music along the way.

Come to a free lantern-making workshop beforehand and make one to bring with you.

Free Lantern-Making Workshops

Registration is not required, but it helps us prepare the right materials for the day, so we encourage you to sign up. The forms will be up soon, we appreciate your patience as we finalize details! Choose whichever date works best for you:

Sunday, December 6, 1-4 pm at The Loov
Sunday, December 13, 4-7 pm at Connexion Church
Wednesday, December 16, 5:30-7:30 pm at Somerville Public Library

Parade Route and Details

The parade route will be announced soon. Check back here for updates. Save the start time! The parade begins promptly at 6 pm, so please plan to arrive on time.

Weather Updates

In case of rain or snow, the parade will move to Friday, December 18. Please check back on this page for weather-related updates. We will also announce any changes on social media.

Questions?

Contact Iaritza Menjivar at [email protected].

Accessibility Needs

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 [email protected].

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.