Lantern Street Parade

Join us on Friday evening for a magical Parade of Light through the streets of Cashel. This special event brings together beautiful lanterns crafted by local schoolchildren as part of our outreach programme, alongside creations from our public lantern-making workshops in the lead up to the festival and earlier that day in the yellow marquee.

As twilight descends, we’ll light the way and join the unforgettable Luxe Street Spectacle, forming a glowing, collaborative procession that celebrates light, creativity, and community — honouring the autumn equinox and celebrating the changing of seasons.

Participants are welcome to create a lantern at home or attend one of our guided workshops.

Let’s light up Cashel together — be part of something truly magical.

Lantern Bearers: Please gather in the grounds of St. John the Baptist Cathedral from 8pm

8.15pm: Lantern Street Parade Begins
Gather in the grounds of St. John the Baptist Cathedral and set off in a glowing procession down John St. toward the Plaza.

8.20pm: LUXE: Solar Return
Meet on the Plaza as Ireland’s leading landscape theatre company transforms the streets with fire, light and movement – a spectacular celebration of the Autumn Equinox.

Parade Route
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Please note:

• The Cashel Arts Festival Lantern Parade uses battery-powered lights only.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult while partaking in the parade.
• Road Closure –  Expect delays between 8.15 – 9.30pm.
• No entry to Hoare Abbey field during the performance.