BLAGDON residents and visitors are invited to the village's magical lantern parade.

On March 4, Blagdon will be transformed. The streets will be filled with light, music and laughter.

A walking band will also be present to help make a dark, cold, March night much more enjoyable.

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As stated on the Blagsaey Arts website, independent local artists will have a chance to showcase their skill by making lanterns, which are based on a different theme each year. This year's theme is Under the Sea.

Previous themes include:

  • Stars (2018).
  • Nature (2019)
  • Leap (2020).
  • Social distancing (2021).
  • Space (2022).

In the lead-up to the event, local schools and community groups will be encouraged to take part in lantern-making workshops, so that they are well-versed in the process.

Those that are interested in taking part can pick up a lantern-making kit from Blagdon Village Store or The Coffee Station.