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Join us for a colourful lantern procession through the streets of St Albans!



We'll be leaving St Peter's Church at 5.30pm, walking a short route round local streets, then returning to the church for sparklers and marshmallows by the firepit.

We're also running a free lantern-making workshop on Sunday 8 November, 2-4pm in church. All materials will be provided but if you have a spare empty cardboard juice carton please bring it along! You are also welcome to bring your own lantern to the procession - we ask that only electric lights are used to light them (no naked flames).

12 November is St Martin's Day. It is a German tradition for children to make and carry lanterns through the streets on that day, remembering the story that St Martin cut his cloak in half to share with a poor man. The lanterns remind us of the light he brought to a person living in darkness.

There is no charge or need to book for the procession - just come along!

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