Bristol community set up campaign to bring back popular Winter Lantern Parade for 2025
A campaign has been started to bring back Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade for 2025.
Lovingly called ‘Bemmy Lanterns’, it’s the biggest creative event in South Bristol and brings together thousands of local residents.
Lantern-making workshops with schools, community groups and the public are normally held in autumn ahead of the event.
The event usually takes place in January and residents were gutted when the event was cancelled last year.
The community is determined to bring back the lantern parade for 2025 under the theme of ‘Bristolians, together’ and have started a Crowdfunder campaign.
A range of rewards have been set up for donations over £10.
The organisers said: “We were gutted that residents had to miss out last year. We're determined to bring it back this year for all residents.
“Our 2025 theme is ‘Bristolians, together’ where we will bring to life the pride and inclusiveness of our wonderful city.
“We want everyone to be able to take part in 2025 parade and have access to a free cultural activity, whether participating in a creative workshop at school or with their community group or in the parade.
“Please donate whatever you can afford - big or small - our donations together will soon add up so we can bring Bemmy Lanterns back. Thank you.”