lantern parade

Picture Gallery: Plymouth Alight for Illuminate

As America celebrated Thanksgiving, Plymouth shone a light on the Wampanoag people, who supported the Pilgrims as they struggled to survive in the New World.

The parade formed part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations and the countdown to 2020, when a host of events are planned around the world to mark the puritans’ epic voyage and the birth of America.

This year the story of...

Changes to North Prospect lantern parade

Arrangements for tonight’s festive lantern parade in North Prospect have been changed in light of the wet and windy weather.

Everyone is being asked to meet at the Halcyon Centre in Dingle Road at 5.30pm for games and singing.

At around 6.30pm the parade will set off towards The Beacon in Foliot Road, where everyone will be able to warm up with some delicious soup before card...

Lighting up North Prospect

North Prospect will be aglow with Christmas cheer as three kings, an angel and dozens of stars gather for a festive lantern parade.

On Monday 23 December the parade will set off from the Halcyon Centre at 5.30pm and wind its way through the new PL2 housing estate and the refurbished areas. The route was drawn up at the request of residents so the parade would bring together both old...