The climax of Derby Season of Light will be the Derby Lantern Parade in partnership with Derby City Council and Derby LIVE on Saturday November 30th. 

Starting at 4pm from St Peter’s Cross (DE1 1SN), lantern makers from across the city will be joined by more than 350 pupils at local primary schools, Derby College and members from various community groups who will proudly parade with the sustainable lanterns that they have made. 

They will be joined in the multi-cultural parade by stilt walkers, Chinese dragon dancers, Bollywood dancers and the mighty sounds of Dhol drummers by Dhol Frequency who will weave their way to the Iron Gate and arrive at Cathedral Green (DE1 3AF). 

The parade then concludes with array of energetic stage performances which add colour and dynamism to the Christmas Lights switch-on with mega fireworks as we get into the festive spirit. 

Lantern Parade is open to all and its FREE. Come and join us with your own lanterns (or make one at our workshops) at St Peter’s Cross by 3pm, but please note no glass lanterns or real flames are permitted. 

The parade will start at 4pm from St.Peter's Cross, heading through the city Corn Market and finish at the Market Place (exact point TBC) at 4.40/5pm.  Derby Live will then take over to kick start the Christmas Light Switch On entertainments and present a spectacular dance and music entertainment on stage with a giant firework to conclude the whole festive event.

It's a great family day out not to be missed! 

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