# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Mansfield Lantern's Festival popular Bendigo Bank lantern parade wanders through the main streets before finishing near the festival space.

Take part in the parade - not just from the sidelines - you can BE the parade.  

Open to everyone carrying a lantern this is fun for all ages. Registrations are opening soon. 

We can't wait to see your lanterns as part of the popular and much loved parade in 2026

Why not take your lantern making the extra step - and participate in the "Large Lanterns" competition - “Light the Long Night”

Light the Long Night invites artists, community groups and businesses to interpret what light means in the depths of winter: guiding, gathering, celebrating and transforming.

Participants are encouraged to design large-scale lanterns that explore themes such as:

Nature in Winter – alpine landscapes, snow gums, wildlife, stars and skies
Fire & Warmth – flames, hearth, gathering, shared stories
Journey & Light – pathways, guiding lights, constellations
Community & Connection – people coming together, belonging, celebration
Transformation – darkness to light, seasons changing, renewal

Lanterns can be abstract, literal, or whimsical - the more imaginative, the better. Registrations opening soon.

Mansfield Lantern Festival 2026
🌟Sat 20th June
⏰️4pm - 8.30pm
📍 Erril Street

Note - this is a NO DOGS event and is smoke / vape free.  Please leave your pooch at home - it's way too busy!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mansfield/bendigo-bank-lantern-parade-2026/200029905158602
- **Event Categories**: parades, festivals, contests, mid-autumn-festivals, art, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mansfield
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Mansfield Lantern Festival
- **lat**: -37.05325914795
- **long**: 146.09005451202
- **full address**: Mansfield Lantern Festival, 11 Erril St, Mansfield VIC 3722, Australia, Mansfield

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ab1b81a6f39492850eb18287810cc3ee9fb82194a3cd8e48e57db580defd7f96-rimg-w1200-h628-dc000000-gmir?v=1775574662

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026 takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 am at Mansfield Lantern Festival, 11 Erril St, Mansfield VIC 3722, Australia, Mansfield.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026?
  - **A:** Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026 is organized by Mansfield Lantern Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mansfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bendigo Bank Lantern Parade 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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