Great Baltimore Lantern Parade

The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade is a community procession at Patterson Park featuring the Lion Turtle Island lantern puppet, created during volunteer build sessions hosted by Black Cherry Puppet Theater. Community members can drop in to help construct the lantern before joining the parade.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Venue: Patterson Park

Build sessions: Volunteer lantern-building sessions take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Black Cherry Puppet Theater, 1115 Hollins Street, on Saturday, September 5; Sunday, September 20; Sunday, September 27; Saturday, October 3; Saturday, October 10; and Saturday, October 17.

Featured lantern: Lion Turtle Island

Participation: Friends are welcome, and drop-ins are encouraged at the build sessions.

Tickets: Price not available

Contact: Contact Tavia at [email protected] with questions.