The flag is up which means its almost time for the Bemmy Winter Lantern Parade You can spot it at the Tobacco Factory which will be one of our check points on the 28 Jan. We are so proud of our volunteers hard work and thanks to sponsor The Business in Hair for their support

BREAKING NEWS - LANTERN PARADE RE-SCHEDULED City’s home FA Cup tie with West Brom on Sat 28th Jan means we have to move to Saturday 4th Feb. PLEASE RT

The Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade will be going through BS3 on the 4th of February. The lanterns will pass Tobacco Factory CJ Hole Storysmith North Street Green, Zero Green @ToyvilleBristol and Bedminster Pharmacy. Big thanks to Bayer Price and Tincan Coffee Co

Not only are we bringing you gorgeous lights, enjoy vibrant music at the Parade. Bristol Samba Ilu Axé Bright Sounds and @TheAmblingBand are going to bring celebration, thanks to our sponsors and band partners Watkins Solicitors @ToyvilleBristol, Kasa Chiropractic, Rare.

10 is the magic number 🌟 Let's go back in time to 2013, where the nights were still cold but our crafty paper lanterns brightened up the evening. A sponsor to the stars, thanks so much to Southville Deli for their support, and their organic food isn't half bad either 😋

Up, up and awayyyy 🚀 Ashton Electrical is out of this world for all their help, thanks for digging deep to sponsor us and giving the community a night to remember It's almost time for the Lantern Parade and we can't wait to satte-lite the sky.

We are almost ready to take off 🦜 Finishing touches are being done to our lanterns and the songs are being rehearsed. Out of Hand and our other sponsors are preparing for a night of fun after all their hardwork, and you should be too. Thanks Out of Hand! 🙏🏼

One week to go! We are almost there, and we can't wait to dance the night away with our parade entertainment Bristol Samba Ilu Axé Bright Sounds and @TheAmblingBand Big thanks to Rotary Club of South Bristol for sponsoring. 2023 is going to be a good one 👀

Let's show some love for @andrewsonline 🥰 A big ‘thank you’ from the BWL Team for their 10 years of support and participation in the Parade. Your lanterns have been fantastic! The Parade wouldn’t happen without amazing sponsors like Andrews. #bemmylanterns

On Parade Day, Saturday 4 February, @zerogreenbristol is teaming up with local coffee roasters @unicacoffee.uk to serve coffee and hot choc with a low-waste twist.

Only five days to go! We are kick starting the parade at St Francis Church. Not only are they our starting destination but they are also one of our lovely sponsors. Check out the route map here so know where to spot us ➡➡ #stfrancischurch #bedminster

It's almost time to get your lanterns out 🦋🦋 The City of Bristol Pipes and Drums will be playing a tune at #bemmylanterns this Saturday. Get ready to move your feet, feel the beat and enjoy the sparkling lights. Which band are you excited see?

Very IMPORTANT to pass on. Although road signs say North St will be closed for the duration, so will CANNON ST. So motorist, cyclists and scooter riders from south Bristol will need to find an alternative route into town

Don't carry cash any more?  Make an exception and bring coins on Saturday evening to put into the Bemmy Lanterns buckets ! Every coin counts towards the £26,000 it costs to run this fantastic community event 

One more sleep to go! We can't wait to show off our lanterns and for you to see the hardwork our volunteers and sponsors have put in to bringing this parade to life. Make sure to wrap up warm and have bundles of fun. Big thanks to Work Out Ashton for being a stellar sponsor.

BEDMINSTER WINTER LANTERNS IS TAKING A YEAR OUT: the team of committed volunteers need a break to review and rethink how we can run and fund the project in the future.  We’ll keep you posted on plans for 2024 through our social media and local press. We’ll be back!

Before you ask, it’s not us! But we are having a special BS3 one made on Saturday December 9 and you’ll be able to see it if you look up from 5pm

Just to show we don’t only work with the community of BS3 to do Parades. Behold the Bemmy Bauble

And it rises above BS3

What a great day for a Bedminster Lantern Parade! Oh ……