Berwyn Lantern Parade & Workshops
2019 Lantern Parade in Atlanta. Photos by Jane Sirinek
Scroll this page to learn about:
Available Workshops
Lantern Templates
Inaugural Parade Details — October 4th
Lantern Parade Rules
Our Sponsors
Resources to create your own lantern or join us for one of our FREE lantern workshops
Past Workshops
A Special thank you to our community partners Berwyn Public Library, South Berwyn Park District, Pav YMCA, North Berwyn Park District who are supporting and hosting the workshops and the lantern parade.
Animal Head Lantern Workshop for Adults
September 10th, 6–8pm
Friendly Tap, Community Room
Join local artist, Susan Hall, creating one of a kind animal head lanterns worthy of display.
This workshop is free, with 20 available spots.
We suggested a donation of $20 to off-set the artist’s fees and materials.
LANTERN WORKSHOP for ages 55+
September 12, 9:30–10:45am
North Berwyn Park District
1619 Wesley Ave
We are excited to share another free lantern making workshop for seniors ages 55 & up on Friday, September 12th at 9:30am. In partnership with the North Berwyn Park District, participants will design a globe lantern to bring to the community lantern parade in October! Register by calling the Park District at (708) 749-4900.
D98 Family Lantern Workshop
September 25
Berwyn North School District 98
Lantern Table at the Fairy Tale Ball
September 21th, 2–4pm
Proksa Park
Join the BPAI Lantern Committee and create your very own lantern at the Berwyn Libraries 15th Fairy Tale Ball,
Lantern Templates to download (click on picture)
Inaugural Lantern Parade
October 4th, 6–8pm
Proksa Park
Join us in celebrating our creative community, Saturday, October 4th from 6-8pm.
We’ll be meeting at the flagpole in Proksa Park for the inaugural Berwyn Lantern Parade.
We’ll parade within the park and enjoy live music while meeting friends new and old.
Make sure to bring your lantern! If you don’t have one, we will have a few available just in case.
Whether you'd like to walk the parade with us or watch the fun as a spectator; residents, visitors, schools, local organizations, and businesses, everyone is invited to make a lantern and join in the fun.
Lantern Parade Rules/ Reglas del desfile de farolillos:
Hand-held, non-flying lanterns only! / Sólo linternas portátiles no voladoras.
Battery-operated lights only, no candles or flame! / Sólo luces a pilas, ¡nada de velas ni llamas!
No pets, no bikes/ No se admiten animales ni bicicletas
No passing / No se permite adelantar
If you need to stop, step to the side / Si necesita detenerse, apártese a un lado
Leave no trace! / ¡No dejes rastro!
Thank you to our Sponsors
$500+ Glow Sponsors:
$250+ Spark Sponsors:
Alderwoman Sara Barnett Bruckmann, 7th Ward
$100+ Shimmer Sponsors:
Alison and Micah Caldwell
Alderman Richard Leja, 3rd Ward
Support this event with a Sponsorship or Donation, download the form!
Workshop costs range from $250-500, your sponsorship or tax-deductible donation helps us set off these costs, and provide free or low-cost programming to your community.
Resources
How to Make Lanterns video from Eden Project Communities
Chantelle Rytter and Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons Lantern Ideas and Inspiration
Craft Bunker's How to Make Fish Lanterns
Upcycled Plastic Bottle Lanterns from the Newbury Town Library
And if you want to go big: How to Build a Giant Lantern from Small Pond Arts
Here is our Lantern Committee’s Pinterest Board for inspiration
CONCLUDED WORKSHOPS — Thanks for Attending
Lantern Making Workshop for Tweens & Teens
July 9th, 5-7pm, Berwyn Public Library
Come at 5PM for some food to fuel your creativity.
Join local artist, Carolyn Kassnoff, for a lantern-making workshop. Learn to make stunning paper lanterns. Enjoy them at home and bring them out for the Lantern Parade in Proksa Park on October 4, 2025. Artist Website
Lantern Making Workshop for all ages
July 16th, 5–7pm, Berwyn Public Library
Create beautiful lanterns using recycled materials. Enjoy a fun, eco-friendly activity with your family and connect with our community.
Why Join?
• Creative Fun: Design unique lanterns.
• Eco-Friendly: Promote recycling.
• Quality Time: Make lasting memories.
• Community Spirit: Meet other families.
Bringing your own recycled materials is optional.
All ages* Lantern Making Workshop @ the Y
August 3rd, 9–11am, PAV YMCA
*This free workshop is recommended for ages 12 & up with parent supervision due to sharp tools.
Adults are also welcome!
Join local artist, Carolyn Kassnoff, for a FREE lantern-making workshop. Learn to make stunning paper lanterns. Artist Website.