# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Okines Community House along with Dodges Ferry Primary School & South East Arts Tasmania Inc. invite you to join us for the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026!

Bring your friends, family and lanterns to help us celebrate the Winter Solstice by lighting up the night and joining in the parade! 

?There will be delicious hot food & drinks for sale as well as a bonfire, choir performance, live music, shadow puppets, light art as well as the Lantern Parade itself! The theme this year is 'Enchanted Wetlands' and fancy dress is strongly encouraged! Remember to dress warm and BYO mugs, torches and lanterns. 

**Please note that children must be accompanied by and under the responsibility of an adult while attending this event.

?The parade will start at approximately 5:30pm and will go around the loop track. 
?We encourage people to walk or bike to the event as parking is limited. 

South East Arts Tasmania Inc. will also be hosting a series of FREE Light Art Workshops at Okines in the lead up to this year's parade. There will be:

?Silhouette Light Boxes with Michelle Pears:
Friday June 5th 10:30am - 1:30pm & 
Monday June 8th 10:30am - 1:30pm 
(Bookings required - email info@okinescommunityhouse.org.au or call 6265 7016) &

?Shadow Puppet Making with Kathy Hall:
Thursday June 11th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
(Bookings not required)

We are also still looking for volunteers who can help out with the Food & Drink Stalls, Traffic Wardens, Set up, Pack down & Photography. If you can help at all, we'd love to hear from you!

Send us a FB message, pop by for a chat, give us a ring at 03 6265 7016 or email info@okinescommunityhouse.org.au

Happy lantern and light art making! We can't wait to see you on the night!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/winter-solstice-lantern-parade-2026/200030078896734
- **Event Categories**: parades, art, workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 161

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hobart
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 540  Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7173
- **lat**: -42.84962
- **long**: 147.62355
- **full address**: 540  Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7173, 540 Old Forcett Rd, Dodges Ferry TAS 7173, Australia, Hobart

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 540  Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7173, 540 Old Forcett Rd, Dodges Ferry TAS 7173, Australia, Hobart.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026 is organized by Okines Community House.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winter Solstice Lantern Parade 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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