2014 Lantern Parade Shepton Mallet

Lantern parade - Started at Collett Park
(photo by Garfield Kennedy)

The parade is lead by the drums of Samba Sulis
(photo by B Ollis)

Crowds filled the High Street
(photo B. Ollis)

The workmanship of the lanterns was to a high standard
- created in several workshops leading up to the event
(photo by Garfield Kennedy)

Unique ideas ! - wearable lanterns

(photo by Garfield Kennedy)

Gorgeous gowns (photo Karen Mercer)

Elaborate, large structures - artistic touches

(photo by Garfield Kennedy)

Animals , horses, unicorns a popular theme

(photos B.Ollis)

The Art of Fire Dancing (photo Karen Mercer)

.....and it wouldn't be Christmas without Shepton's own Santa
(photo B.Ollis)

www.sheptonlanternfestival.org.uk

www.facebook.com/sheptonsolsticeparade

Lantern Parade Workshops

The last lantern workshop took place in 3-4 Market Place on Saturday ...lots of fabulous ideas, getting ready for the lantern parade.
Come along and watch this spectacular event on 21st December, the winter solstice at 6pm starting at the band stand in Collett Park, along Park road and down the high Street to the Market Square. There will be hot food from street stalls and a bar in the shop 3-5 Market Place.

www.sheptonpaperlights.org.uk