Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2025

Be part of the magic and walk in the Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade as we light up the streets of Mansfield for the Winter Solstice.

🕔 Parade starts at 5.30pm – please assemble from 5.00pm.
🎉 Everyone is welcome – bring your lantern and join the fun!

Registration is free, but we ask you to sign up so we can manage numbers and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Important Information:

• Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

• No open flames are permitted – please use battery-operated lights only.

• This registration is only for parade participants. There is no need to register if you’re just attending the festival.

📍 Meet at the eastern end of High Street, on the median strip near the amphitheatre (think: Alpine Patisserie / Caroline’s Chicken Shop / The Fields).
🕔 Please arrive from 5.00pm to get organised.
🌇 Sunset is at 5.07pm – it gets dark quickly!

The parade route winds through the median strip, across carparks and roads, and finishes inside the main festival space. Event staff will be at each road crossing – please follow their guidance. They’ll be stopping people, not cars.

We can’t wait to see your lanterns light up the night!