Schedule of Events & Activities

After a 2-year hiatus the

STRATFORD LANTERN FESTIVAL

returns!

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Join us on

Saturday, October 15, 2022

starting on Tom Patterson Island at 6:30 p.m.

for an adventure along the Avon River

through a magical realm of lights.

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Please note: there will be NO PROCESSION this year!

Participants will make their way from Tom Patterson Island

to the east end of Lower Queen's Park at their own pace,

enjoying entertainment, activities and surprises

along the way.

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Most aspects of the Lantern Festival are FREE

but please bring cash since some activities

require a donation.

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Event Details:

Tom Patterson Island:

Donate to receive a PRE-MADE LANTERN and accessories

or to make a LAST MINUTE LANTERN

​Enjoy musical entertainment by

DEREK McINTYRE

TEN BOY SUMMER

Queen St & Lakeside Dr:

Watch performances by

PUPPETS & SHADOWS THEATRE: Circle of Animals

KAIT TAYLOR: Stories of the Seasons

Enjoy illuminated model boats on the Avon River

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Lakeside Drive:

Follow the spheres of fairy light along the riverside

Enjoy the display by Light Up the Night kayakers

Create a personalized WISH LANTERN and launch it into the Avon River

Enjoy musical entertainment by DAN STACEY

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Lower Queen's Park:

Travel through the LABYRINTH of the SEASONS and

encounter the SEASONAL GUARDIANS

​Enjoy musical entertainment by STEVE WARD

Visit the WALL of LIGHT

Take a selfie at the amazing 360 PHOTO BOOTH

and post it to social media

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