New Denver Lantern festival
Join us on January 31st, 2026 and light up the night in celebration.
Imagine, create, parade, dance, eat and warm yourselves by the fire.
Adult and kids categories - 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for best lanterns.
Workshops
Knox Hall
The last chance for drop-in lantern building session, free materials and some direction provided.
Sunday,January 25 from 10 am - 2 pm
NEW Parade route
Starting time 4:45 pm at the entrance to the Kohan Reflection Garden.
We will parade through the Kohan which will be illuminated with Christmas lights. Continuing around the Pavilion so the residents can see all our beautiful creations. We will walk through the Orchard, across the bridge at Carpenter Creek, down Slocan Avenue and on to Bosun’s Hall for music, dancing, refreshments, a bonfire and celebration until 9 pm.
Delectable food and refreshments will be available from local vendors at the Bosun Hall after the Spark in the Dark Lantern Parade. (Cash only)
Music by Adham Shaikh
Vote for the People’s Choice Awards:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize