Frome Lantern Parade > Friday November
Final route to be confirmed by Frome Town Council (FTC) at 3pm 
please follow instructions from FTC, Event Controller / Event Marshalls

Event Volunteers - Please read safety awareness instructions below:

Time
​5pm
5.45pm





6pm


6.15pm

6.45pm

7.15pm

Activity
Volunteers arrive at St John’s Church​ (or a bit before and we can let you know what to do!)
​Public start to arrive at St John’s Church
Volunteers // Adults to supervise handing out lights and willow/bamboo canes (please ensure no candles are being used)
​Once people have their lanterns/lights they should wait outside in the yard
​Overflow 1. Gentle Street, Overflow 2. Further up Bath Street

Public move into parade positions FTC Marshalls will be at front & rear of parade as well as along route in high viz. Volunteers to help ensure an ordered lantern parade behind Samba Band, tricycle lantern // Mel & Aliss

We’ll be escorted down the hill by Frome Town Council Event Marshals, who will be in contact with the Event Controller > Police by radio

The Christmas tree lights will be switched on and the Samba band will play again, leading people out towards the Library 

Procession ends at the Library, procession participants are able to leave (taking their lanterns with them)

​Responding to concerns:
Concern
Action
If a member of the procession is injured/requires medical assistance
Escort individual to St John’s Ambulance (at No.5 cafe, next to George Hotel)
If a child/person become lost or separated from their family
Escort individual to lost point in the George Hotel where there are PA facilities
Rubbish/lanterns at end of parade
Encourage people to put rubbish in the bins or take home, lanterns must be taken home and cannot be left in town
Any other concerns
Remain alert and report any concerns to FTC Event Marshall, Event Controller, or Police
Hazardous weather
In the event of hazardous weather/conditions, the parade will be cancelled by FTC at 3pm on the day and posted on FTC website, social media and LTN website, please share if necessary