We are delighted to bring to you a series of FREE lantern making sessions (dates below) so you can take part in Tameside Christmas Lantern Parade 2023, hitting the streets at 5:30pm on 18th November.
Lantern making sessions will take place in Ashton Town Centre on the 3rd, 11th and 15th November, and Mossley on the 11th November (further details below).
Children and their adults are welcome to come along to one of the FREE drop-in lantern making sessions and create a beautiful lantern that will be illuminated as part of a spectacular final parade. In return, all we ask for is your commitment to join together with hundreds of other local residents to bring FESTIVE spirit to Tameside on the 18th November.
Dates, Times and Locations
Friday 3rd November | 5pm – 8pm
Address: Fridays on the Square, Fletcher Street, Rear of Ashton Market, Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6BY
Saturday 11th November | 1pm – 3:30pm
Address: Phantasmagoria, Clarence Arcade, Stamford St W, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7PT
Saturday 11th November | 10am – 1pm
Address: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL59JL
Wednesday 15th November | 4:30pm – 7pm
Address: Phantasmagoria, Clarence Arcade, Stamford St W, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7PT
Our expert artist will guide you through the process of making fabulous lanterns. All equipment and materials are provided and all welcome (children must be accompanied / helped by their adults).
Parade Day
All lantern bearers will need to bring along their creations to the muster point on Stamford Street West at the Car Park next to Ashton Old Baths between 4:30 and 5pm on the 18th November. You will be given lights to illuminate your lanterns before joining with your sections then setting off on an incredible illuminated parade. Expect music, dance, giant puppets and carnival costumes. From giant polar bears to stilt walking fairies, incredible street musicians to a giant Jack Frost puppet; tt will be a magical moment for all involved. The parade will culminate in Father Christmas lighting up the tree and town by turning on the big switch!
Tameside Christmas Lantern Parade is Produced by Global Grooves in collaboration with TMBC, artistic partners Cabasa CIC, No Eyed Theatre, Sarah England School of Dance and Phantasmagoria. All proudly based in our beautiful borough of Tameside.