We can’t wait to welcome you to The River of Light Lantern Parade on the 14th of March from 5-7:30 in Hemel Town Centre.
The lanterns are all complete, well done for all your hard work and thanks to everyone for supporting the project, we are excited to see you all on Saturday.
River of Light Lantern Parade – running order and general information.
Event Date: Saturday 14th March
Event Time: 5.15pm – 7.30pm
Parade Gathering point: The Rainbow Stage, Marlowes, HP1 1DX
Registration: 1 member of the group should register on arrival at Information Point located next to The Rainbow Stage.
Event Time: 5.15pm – 7.30pm
Parade Gathering point: The Rainbow Stage, Marlowes, HP1 1DX
Registration: 1 member of the group should register on arrival at Information Point located next to The Rainbow Stage.
We are expecting up to 500 people made up of community groups, schools and families, drummers and performers.
Running Order
5.15pm Register. Arrive with your Lanterns at the Rainbow Stage, Marlowes, Hempstead, HP1 1BH. A steward will be assigned to your group and you will be shown where in the parade you will be.
5:15pm – 6:00pm Enjoy performances from street performers, New Moon Morris and African Drummers: Dembis Thiong‘
6pm Welcome from the Mayor and line-up with your Lantern and countdown.
6.15pm Parade departs and travels towards Riverside
6:30pm Parade pauses at Riverside to see lantern installations at the River Gade, with some short performances.
6:45pm Return to the Rainbow Stage carrying giant flower lanterns collected from Riverside, symbolic of returning Spring.
7pm Closing Speeches and Photoshoot
School Children and HomEd Community are invited to set their lanterns on the stage and pose for photos.
School Children and HomEd Community are invited to set their lanterns on the stage and pose for photos.
*Though we endeavour to keep timings to the event schedule, some flexibility may be required. The event is scheduled to finish at 7.30pm.
Preparations before you come
Please check your lantern lights work. Firstly, check that the battery tag has been removed. If you have any issues with your lights after arrival, head to the Information Point located at the gazebo at The Rainbow Stage or ask a steward to direct you.Please only bring what you need in a small backpack, so your arms are free to carry lanterns. There is no storage facility for bags. Please bring a bottle of water.
Please check your lantern lights work. Firstly, check that the battery tag has been removed. If you have any issues with your lights after arrival, head to the Information Point located at the gazebo at The Rainbow Stage or ask a steward to direct you.Please only bring what you need in a small backpack, so your arms are free to carry lanterns. There is no storage facility for bags. Please bring a bottle of water.
Weather
We are all hoping for fine weather, but in the event of rain, please wear suitable outdoor clothing to stay warm and dry.
Only in the event of heavy strong winds and torrential rain, will the event be cancelled. In this event we will contact groups, so please check your emails and social media.
We are all hoping for fine weather, but in the event of rain, please wear suitable outdoor clothing to stay warm and dry.
Only in the event of heavy strong winds and torrential rain, will the event be cancelled. In this event we will contact groups, so please check your emails and social media.
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Below is some general information about the event.
We look forward to seeing you and your lanterns lit up for the River of Light Parade.
Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to the event.
Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to the event.
The Puddingstone Team
River of Light Event Information
Event Date: Saturday 14th March
Event Start: 5.00pm (Information Point opens)
Event Ends: 7.30pm
Event Location: The Rainbow Stage, Marlowes, HP1 1DX
What-3- Words Location : https://w3w.co/
Contact information
Name: Kate Walton / Kerry Lanigan
Email: wildwisdomcalls@gmail.
Name: Kate Walton / Kerry Lanigan
Email: wildwisdomcalls@gmail.
What to expect
River of Light is a community-led lantern procession celebrating the transition from winter into spring. More information can be found on our website. Click Here
River of Light is a community-led lantern procession celebrating the transition from winter into spring. More information can be found on our website. Click Here
The event begins at dusk. Street Lighting will be on.
This is a family-friendly event with drumming, dancing and lanterns.
This is a family-friendly event with drumming, dancing and lanterns.
Car Parking
Public Parking, including accessible parking is available at many town centre carparks including Riverside, Moor End, Water Gardens Car Parks. See the link below for more information before you travel. Charges apply.
https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/
Public Parking, including accessible parking is available at many town centre carparks including Riverside, Moor End, Water Gardens Car Parks. See the link below for more information before you travel. Charges apply.
https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/
Dress
This event is outdoors. Please dress for the weather, wear warm clothes and bring a raincoat.
This event is outdoors. Please dress for the weather, wear warm clothes and bring a raincoat.
Toilets
Toilets are available at Riverside Car Park and Liberty Tea Rooms.
Disabled toilets are available at Riverside Car Park throughout the event.
Toilets are available at Riverside Car Park and Liberty Tea Rooms.
Disabled toilets are available at Riverside Car Park throughout the event.
Access Information
A quiet relaxed space is available at Liberty Tea Rooms.
The procession route is wheelchair accessible.
If you have any access concerns, please get in touch using the contact details above, or visit the event information point.
A quiet relaxed space is available at Liberty Tea Rooms.
The procession route is wheelchair accessible.
If you have any access concerns, please get in touch using the contact details above, or visit the event information point.
First Aid
Medical assistance is provided by St John’s Ambulance located at The Rainbow Stage next to the information Point.
Medical assistance is provided by St John’s Ambulance located at The Rainbow Stage next to the information Point.
Lost Child/ Vulnerable Persons Point
Lost Children Point is also at The Information Point.
Lost Children Point is also at The Information Point.
Food and Drink
There are no food vendors specifically at the event. Please come prepared with a water bottle and snacks, or take advantage of coffee shops and town food outlets open.
There are no food vendors specifically at the event. Please come prepared with a water bottle and snacks, or take advantage of coffee shops and town food outlets open.
Litter, reuse and recycling
Please help us clear up at the end of the event by taking your lanterns and any rubbish with you at the end of the procession.
We encourage lanterns to be kept and reused or recycled carefully.
Please help us clear up at the end of the event by taking your lanterns and any rubbish with you at the end of the procession.
We encourage lanterns to be kept and reused or recycled carefully.
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