	{"id":132154,"date":"2026-06-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=132154"},"modified":"2026-06-10T20:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:50:18","slug":"geelong-west-gathers-to-celebrate-the-years-longest-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/geelong-west-gathers-to-celebrate-the-years-longest-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong West gathers to celebrate the year&#8217;s longest night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than a decade after it began as a community lantern parade, Geelong West&#8217;s Winter Solstice celebration has become one of the suburb&#8217;s signature annual events.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Geelong West Neighbourhood House, the free event returns to West Park on 20 June after attracting more than 1,000 people last year.<\/p>\n<p>Families can expect live music, fire twirling, artisan market stalls, food vendors and a range of children&#8217;s activities throughout the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong West Neighbourhood House manager Jonathan Chee said the celebration offered people a chance to reconnect during the colder months.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/2026-06-0918.26.32_78307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">***online main image*** The Geelong West Winter Solstice celebration returns to West Park on 20 June, bringing lanterns, live music, fire twirling and family-friendly activities to the longest night of the year. Photo: Matthew O&#8217;Donnell\/Hails + Shine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Winter can be a time when people stay tucked away at home, so this event is really about giving people a reason to get out, see familiar faces and feel part of something local,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a chance to share some food, enjoy the performances, wander the stalls and connect with neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone is welcome, whether you come with family, friends, neighbours or on your own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The lantern parade remains the centrepiece of the celebration, with children and families invited to carry handmade lanterns through the park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/2026-06-0918.26.03_83882.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Matthew O&#8217;Donnell\/Hails + Shine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Much of the event&#8217;s growth has been guided by organiser Mia Devani, who has helped shape the event over many years while maintaining its focus on creativity, inclusion and community connection.<\/p>\n<p>Chee said the event&#8217;s success reflected the efforts of volunteers, performers, stallholders and neighbourhood house participants who helped create a welcoming community celebration each year.<\/p>\n<p>The free event will run from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at West Park on 20 June.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/gwnh.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gwnh.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than a decade after it began as a community lantern parade, Geelong West&#8217;s Winter Solstice celebration has become one of the suburb&#8217;s signature annual events. 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