Frome Lantern Parade
22.11.24

Parade Timings & Safety information

Lantern Carriers - please no more than 2 people per lantern in the parade -
Rest of family please line the route / watch the events - there will be lots happening by the tree in the Market Place (see FTC for performance timings)
6pm  Please assemble on Bath Street near St John's church, with your lanterns all lit up (battery torches and lights)
​6.20pm prompt >> please be ready, we'll be starting the parade! The Samba band will lead the parade, followed by the electric trike / showstopper lead lanterns with Mel and Aliss, please follow on behind us
Lantern Carriers near the front of the parade - Please follow the trike towards Iceland to allow the rest of the parade into town

Frome Christmas Light Switch On Event Timings:
 
17.00: Event begins, performances in Market Place
18.00: Lantern Carriers -  Please assemble on Bath Street
18.20: Lantern procession commences from St John’s Church
18.40: Lantern procession arrives in the Market Place 
Lantern Carriers :  Please continue into Market Place towards Iceland
18.45: Mayor's address on balcony and Light Switch On
Lantern Carriers :  Please exit towards Market Yard / North Parade
There will be a refreshments stall near St John's church

Watch the parade:  Line the Route with your smaller lanterns !
We'd love to see your lanterns held up high as the parade moves along the streets  - Bath Street -  Market Place - Westway precinct
There will be performances from 5pm in the town centre (see FTC website) to keep you entertained while you wait.
Wrap up warm & enjoy!

Parade safety, please read:
  • *Please fit a small battery (flameless) torch inside your lantern and attach a cane to hold high  if you're able to
  • If you're near the front, please follow the electric trike and go past the Christmas tree into Market Place towards Boots Pharmacy,
  • Westway to allow the rest of the parade to come down the hill into town **
  • Please be mindful of potholes and bollards**

**​please follow guidance from FromeTown Council Marshalls - they'll be wearing Hi-Viz  jackets
and looking after the procession. ​If there's a problem, please ask for help

credits:
Matt Wellsted,  Steve Creffield,   Mike Grenville