Berwyn Lantern Parade
September 26th, 6:30–8:30pm at Proksa Park
Rain Date: October 17, 2026
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
JOINING US THIS YEAR
We have some really incredible people returning, and some joining us for the first time.
Join us in celebrating our creative community!
Meet Pippy in Person!!!!!
We’ll wonder at the lights and creations, 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 or just bring a chair to watch the lights and joy!
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.
A Special thank you to our community partners Berwyn Public Library, South Berwyn Park District, North Berwyn Park District who are supporting and hosting the workshops and the lantern parade.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1-99 Supporters
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.
June 15 – August 1, 2026
7003 Cermak Road
In Cermak Plaza, South-East Corner, between Shoe Carnival and Ross.
Thank you Berwyn Development Corporation, City of Berwyn, North Berwyn Park District, and Concordia Realty for your partnership in making the Berwyn Lantern Parade MakerSpace happen. Many lanterns were created in the space through open studio sessions and workshops. Learn more about the space, guidelines, and past special events like workshops and Wednesday Open Studio Sessions.
