Step into the world of winter magic with Wakefield Lantern Parade
A fantastical Lantern Parade will take place in the heart of the city to get everyone into the festive spirit.
As the Light Up Wakefield Festival takes place from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, 23 November, a festive Lantern Parade will take place through the city centre on the Friday evening.
Starting at 6pm, following the Christmas Light Switch On at 5.30pm, visitors can expect majestic puppets including a winter dragon, alongside glowing community lanterns, radiant stars, a luminous moon and a wise owl.
The hour-long parade will be a feast of spectacle and sound as disco stilt performers groove to the brass beats of the Fat Cat Brass Band and Katumba Samba Band.
Over the weekend, you can see more installations than ever before across Wakefield city centre.
Start your adventure at the Event Hub in WX (Wakefield Exchange) and pick up a free trail map to locate all the art installations appearing across the city.
The council is also looking for volunteers to be a part of the parade and experience the magic up close.
Some of the parade pieces can be a little heavy, and the route is about half-a-mile.
Volunteers will be on their feet for around an hour, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere and being right in the heart of the action.
You can also take part in a special lantern-making workshop at WX and take your creations to the streets in the Parade.
Workshop places are limited so book now to avoid missing out by clicking here.