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Annual Firelight Lantern Festival
Crystal Palace
Nov 07 2025 to Nov 08 2025
Region : Eastern Ontario City: Picton
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2025-11-08
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Annual Firelight Lantern Festival
The Department of Illumination lights up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton, Ontario.Friday, November 7 will be a 19+ evening with live music and performances at the Crystal Palace. Saturday, November 8 sees the return of our beloved Lantern Parade in an all-ages event starting in Benson Park. Gather at 6 PM to watch free performances; the parade will depart at 7 PM and make its way down Main Street to the Crystal Palace for a celebratory evening with live music and a second night of artistic revelry for the whole family.The Firelight Lantern Festival is known for its epic illuminated art installations in the beautiful Crystal Palace with our artists responding to the year’s theme.Festival-goers are invited to dress up in whatever wild and wonderful costume they wish – especially if it’s illuminated!We invite our audiences to play an active role in the lantern festival by taking part in our community lantern-making workshops. These will be held in the Department of Illumination studio in the lower level of The Armoury in Picton, 206 Main Street. You’ll be provided with all the materials and instruction necessary to make a lantern for just $15 (HST inc).
Crystal Palace
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The Department of Illumination lights up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton, Ontario.
Friday, November 7 will be a 19+ evening with live music and performances at the Crystal Palace. Saturday, November 8 sees the return of our beloved Lantern Parade in an all-ages event starting in Benson Park. Gather at 6 PM to watch free performances; the parade will depart at 7 PM and make its way down Main Street to the Crystal Palace for a celebratory evening with live music and a second night of artistic revelry for the whole family.
The Firelight Lantern Festival is known for its epic illuminated art installations in the beautiful Crystal Palace with our artists responding to the year’s theme.
Festival-goers are invited to dress up in whatever wild and wonderful costume they wish – especially if it’s illuminated!
We invite our audiences to play an active role in the lantern festival by taking part in our community lantern-making workshops. These will be held in the Department of Illumination studio in the lower level of The Armoury in Picton, 206 Main Street. You’ll be provided with all the materials and instruction necessary to make a lantern for just $15 (HST inc).