The festival, marking the end of Farnham Craft Month, will begin at 5pm in Gostrey Meadow with live music from country and folk band Violet Faultline and refreshments. The procession, featuring lantern holders, will commence at 6:30pm from Gostrey Meadow.
The extended parade route will travel along Union Road, up South Street to The Borough, into Downing Street and along Upper Church Lane, concluding at St Andrew’s Church. This new route aims to allow more residents to enjoy the colourful spectacle.
Following the procession's arrival at the church, the lanterns will be displayed as a large-scale community craft project, highlighting the creativity and collaborative spirit of Farnham’s residents. A temporary road closure will be in effect from 6pm to 7pm to accommodate the parade, and drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys into the town.
“"The Farnham Lantern Festival has become a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together through creativity, and we’re delighted to be celebrating our third festival this year. With a bigger parade and a new, longer route through the town centre, we hope even more people will come along, enjoy the atmosphere and support everyone who has put so much time and effort into making their lanterns."
There is still an opportunity for residents to create their own lanterns by purchasing a kit for £6 from Farnham Town Hall on South Street. A limited number of kits are available free of charge to community groups.
Farnham Town Council has expressed gratitude to its Craft Month principal sponsors, Make it Farnham (Farnham BID) and Lion and Lamb Yard, as well as silver sponsor Frensham Heights, for their support.
