Berwyn Lantern Parade & Workshops
Scroll this page to learn about:
Lantern Templates & Resources
Inaugural Parade Details — October 4th, 6pm
Lantern Parade Rules
Our Sponsors
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.
Lantern Templates to download (click on picture)
Lantern Making 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
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.
2019 Lantern Parade in Atlanta. Photos by Jane Sirinek
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:
David Staskowski
& Brian Brock
$100+ Shimmer Sponsors:
Alison and Micah Caldwell
Alderman Richard Leja, 3rd Ward
8th Ward Alderman, Joe Carmichael
$1-99 Supporters
Kelsey W.
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.
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 and kids joined local artist, Carolyn Kassnoff, for this FREE lantern-making workshop. Learn to make stunning paper lanterns. Artist Website.
Animal Head Lantern Workshop for Adults
September 10th, 6–8pm, Friendly Tap, Community Room
23 attendees joined local artist, Susan Hall, creating one-of-a-kind animal head lanterns worthy of display.
This workshop was free with a suggested a donation of $20. Thank you to everyone donating, totalling $240 helping offset the workhop cost of $400
LANTERN WORKSHOP for ages 55+
September 12, 9:30–10:45am, North Berwyn Park District, 1619 Wesley Ave
We had 14 people attend this free lantern-making workshop for seniors ages 55 & up. Thanks for the partnership with the North Berwyn Park District, participants designed globe lantern to bring to the community lantern parade in October!
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,