01/11/2026
✨Monmouth Christmas Lantern Parade 2026 ✨
Get ready for what could be the most magical, imaginative and breathtaking lantern parade yet!
This year's theme is "Wye Winter Solstice" - a celebration of the beauty, mystery and wonder of the River Wye as it journeys through winter. Think sparkling water, moonlit woodlands, winter wildlife, frosty landscapes, ancient folklore, stars, light and nature coming together in a truly enchanting display.
As the nights grow longer, we're inviting everyone to start dreaming, designing and creating their own unique lanterns to light up the streets of Monmouth and bring the spirit of the Winter Solstice to life.🌙🌟
Need some inspiration? Here are just a few ideas:
✨ Glowing full moons and crescent moons
✨ Twinkling stars and constellations
✨ River Wye lanterns with shimmering blue waves
✨ Swans, herons and kingfishers illuminated from within
✨ Salmon leaping through sparkling winter waters
✨ Otters playing beneath the moonlight
✨ Woodland deer with antlers decorated in lights
✨ Wise owls perched among frosted branches
✨ Robins and winter birds glowing against the dark sky
✨ Snowflakes, icicles and frost patterns
✨ Winter trees wrapped in stars and fairy lights
✨ Holly, ivy and mistletoe creations
✨ Magical river spirits and Wye-inspired folklore characters
✨ Lantern boats sailing along a sea of light
✨ Dragons and mythical creatures inspired by local legends
✨ The sun returning after the longest night of the year
Join our Lantern Workshops
Whether you're an experienced maker or have never made a lantern before, our workshops will help you turn your ideas into stunning creations. Bring your imagination, gather your family and friends, and start thinking now about what wonderful lantern you could create.
This is your chance to be part of a spectacular river of light that winds through Monmouth, celebrating our beautiful Wye Valley and the magic of the Winter Solstice.
💫 What will your lantern be? A glowing swan? A sparkling moon? A magical woodland creature? A river spirit guiding us through the longest night?
Start dreaming, start sketching and join us at our lantern workshops. Together we'll create a parade filled with light, wonder and community spirit that will make this year's Wye Winter Solstice Lantern Parade unforgettable.
✨ Let's light up Monmouth and make our most magical parade yet! ✨
Workshop dates to be announced soon.
