# Event Details - **Event Name**: Illuminate 2026: Looking Up - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 05:45 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Boston's Heritage-Inspired Winter Lantern Parade Friday 27 November 2026 Boston Town Centre Parade from approximately 5:45pm (final timings to be confirmed) Free family event Join us for Illuminate 2026, Boston's annual heritage-inspired winter lantern parade, as the town centre comes alive with light, colour and creativity ahead of the Christmas Festival Weekend. Each year, Illuminate celebrates a different aspect of Boston's rich history and identity through spectacular community-created lanterns, costumes, puppets and performances. In 2026, we're inviting everyone to Look Up. Inspired by the remarkable sculptures, carvings and hidden artistic details that decorate Boston's buildings and skyline, this year's parade celebrates the fascinating features many of us walk past every day without noticing. From carved faces in stonework and weather vanes above rooftops to intricate wooden carvings and architectural details both historic and contemporary, we'll be shining a light on the hidden treasures that make Boston unique . Leading up to the event, local residents, schools, community groups and organisations will work with lead artist Ruth Pigott of Curiosity Creators and our cohort of regular incredible Illuminate artists to design and create a stunning collection of illuminated artworks inspired by discoveries shared through our community Snapshot Gallery project. As darkness falls, these creations, and some favourites from past parades, will fill Boston's streets in a dazzling procession, expertly delivered by our logistics lead Jamie Hakwer of JRH Services, creating a magical celebration of local heritage, creativity and community spirit. Whether you're taking part or cheering from the sidelines, Illuminate 2026 promises an unforgettable evening for all ages, just like previous years. Get Involved Photo submissions open from 1 August to 31 August 2026. Help shape this year's parade by contributing to our Looking Up Snapshot Gallery. During August, we're inviting residents and visitors to photograph the sculptures, carvings and architectural details that make Boston unique. The images submitted will help inspire the lanterns, puppets and costumes featured in Illuminate 2026. https://transportedart.com/projects/looking-up-snapshot-gallery/ Free workshops for the public to create lanterns (bookable events) and drop-in activities at our stall in the market place will be announced soon! Accessibility The parade takes place outdoors in Boston Town Centre. Further information on timings, route details and accessibility arrangements will be published closer to the event. Supported By The Illuminate Parade and bespoke artwork creations are made possible through funding from Arts Council England's National Lottery Project Grants, delivered by Transported and supported by Boston Borough Council and the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership StoryTellers NPO programme. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/illuminate-2026-looking-up/200030536845122 - **Event Categories**: parades, art, festivals, workshops, christmas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6, United Kingdom - **lat**: 52.98088 - **long**: -0.02021 - **full address**: Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Illuminate 2026: Looking Up - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e87ecf66d58934cb803d9715813502a3343c44e670afe22754334b02a0c027e1-rimg-w1200-h1715-dc080808-gmir?v=1786396102 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Illuminate 2026: Looking Up being held? - **A:** Illuminate 2026: Looking Up takes place on Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 05:45 pm to Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 05:45 pm at Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Illuminate 2026: Looking Up? - **A:** Illuminate 2026: Looking Up is organized by Transported. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Illuminate 2026: Looking Up is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Illuminate 2026: Looking Up sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Illuminate 2026: Looking Up", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e87ecf66d58934cb803d9715813502a3343c44e670afe22754334b02a0c027e1-rimg-w1200-h1715-dc080808-gmir?v=1786396102", "startDate": "2026-11-27T17:45:00+00:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/boston/illuminate-2026-looking-up/200030536845122", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6, United Kingdom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "38a Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6, United Kingdom", "addressLocality": "Boston", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.98088", "longitude": "-0.02021" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Boston's Heritage-Inspired Winter Lantern Parade\n\nFriday 27 November 2026\nBoston Town Centre\nParade from approximately 5:45pm (final timings to be confirmed)\nFree family event\n\nJoin us for Illuminate 2026, Boston's annual heritage-inspired winter lantern parade, as the town centre comes alive with l", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Transported", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/transported/2002688", "description": "Transported is a community focused arts engagement programme for the people of Boston Borough and South Holland. " } ] } ] ```