{"id":116473,"date":"2026-06-26T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=116473"},"modified":"2026-06-24T14:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:13:50","slug":"community-shines-bright-as-thousands-flock-to-lantern-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/community-shines-bright-as-thousands-flock-to-lantern-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"Community shines bright as thousands flock to lantern parade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of people packed the streets of Lismore with the annual LightnUp Lantern Parade transforming the CBD into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and hope.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors from across the Northern Rivers and beyond gathered for the much-loved winter solstice event, which featured a full day of markets, live entertainment, performances and family activities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127419\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127419\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/LismoreLanternPde9_L_96505.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A stilt walker in the Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, the annual event once again celebrated the themes of community, resilience and renewal while highlighting Lismore&#8217;s ongoing recovery from the devastating 2022 floods.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127420\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127420\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Dancer_WildSpice_Lan_97242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild Spice bellydancers in the Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>LightnUp chief executive Jyllie Jackson said ideal weather helped draw large crowds to the city.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The weather was perfect and once again tens of thousands lined the streets and kept the CBD buzzing well into the wee hours,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127421\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127421\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Vikings_LanternPde_L_98230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vikings in the Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We would like to thank all those who were in the parade, and those who watched it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you to all the entertainers throughout the day, and our very special crew of volunteers who make it happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127422\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127422\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/SESBoat_LanternPde_L_03975.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SES in the Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, artisan stalls, street food vendors, local businesses, children&#8217;s activities, live music and interactive performances created a festival atmosphere across the CBD.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_116474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-116474\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116474\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/06\/MaxtheMarshall-Frien_96085-1022x1536.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-116474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Max the Marshall &amp; Friends. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The popular wearable art showcase was again a highlight, with artists, performers and community groups unveiling elaborate illuminated costumes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127424\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127424\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/StormtroopersintheLi_89539.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stormtroopers in the Lismore Lantern Parade. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Intricately handcrafted creations combined lantern-making, sculpture and costume design, with glowing fabrics, striking headpieces and recycled materials transformed into moving works of art that captivated spectators as they danced and paraded through the streets.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-127425\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Arepercussiondrummer_96509.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than 2,000 participants then took part in the lantern parade, with schools, community organisations and performers carrying handcrafted lanterns through the heart of Lismore in a colourful display.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of people packed the streets of Lismore with the annual LightnUp Lantern Parade transforming the CBD into a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and hope. 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