Belgrave Lantern Parade Festival

Inspiro (The Community Hub), 1616/1624 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave

Due to illness Michelle Chandler will no longer be performing with Neesy Smith & Sue Carr Amico as advertised. Instead Neesy Smith & Ian Green 'The Captain' will perform a 45min set as part of Belgrave Lantern Parade Festival, a yearly event that celebrates the winter solstice, community and creativity at the Hills through a display of hundreds of beautiful candle-powered lanterns. The event takes place during the shortest day of winter and marks the turning of the seasons towards spring. also features dancers, circus performers, and drummers of all kinds as well as food stalls, fire pits, and community singing along Burwood Highway, the main street of Belgrave. Kids’ activities include face painting and storytelling. Spectators will enjoy watching the parades and activities from the streets as thousands of lanterns light up the night. It starts from 5pm onwards and is free for all to attend.