Responsibilities:

• Supporting lighting up the streets of Wakefield with an hour-long festive procession
• You will be active part of the parade potentially holding / supporting an artwork / lantern piece.

We’d love for you to get involved and experience the magic up close. Some of the parade pieces can be a little heavy, and the route is about 0.5 miles. You’ll be on your feet for around an hour, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere and being right in the heart of the action!

Shifts Available

• Fri 21 Nov: 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Application Deadline: Wednesday 12 November 2025

Find out more and apply now: WMDC Festivals & Events Activities

Take part in a special community workshop and feature in Light Up Wakefield’s Lantern Parade!

Workshop

Date: Sunday 16 November

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Wakefield Exchange

Free but booking essential. Book here.

Workshop

Date: Monday 17 November

Time: 12pm-2pm

Location: Wakefield Exchange

Free but booking essential. Book here.

Parade

Date: Friday 21 November

Location: Wakefield Exchange

Arrival time: From 4:00pm

Parade start: around 6pm (approximately 1 hour duration)