Children's Lantern Parade at the Christkindlmarket Aurora 2022

360 N. Broadway,Aurora IL 60505

04 December, 2022

Description

The Children's Lantern Parade A German tradition celebrating St. Martin's Day at the Christkindlmarket AuroraChristkindlmarket Aurora | December 4| 5:00pm - 7:00pmIn November, German children celebrate St. Martin's Day by carrying lanterns around outside after dark and singing traditional songs. A bit like "trick or treating", the children are rewarded for their singing and the beauty of their lanterns with sweets and other goodies - in the spirit of the holiday season of sharing and giving. Just like the children in Germany, the kid's can enjoy a Lantern Parade at the beautiful Christkindlmarket. The Christkind will stroll with the children around the Christkindlmarket while carrying a lantern and singing songs in English and in German. After the Parade each of the children will receive a goody-bag. The Story behind the Lantern ParadeInitially the Lantern Parade takes place on St. Martin's day in November to honor St. Martin who was a soldier who lived in the fourth century AD. He was known for his goodwill and Samaritan deeds. His most famous deed was cutting his winter coat in half with his sword and sharing it with a poor man who was barely clothed on a freezing cold night. Event Details 4:30 pm Registration & lantern pick-up on stage5:00 pm Official Welcome and reading of story of St. Martin5:10 pm Singing and start of parade led by the Christkind5:30 pm Singing and end of parade, goody-bag pick up**Goody-bags are handed out at the end of the parade in front of the stage!TicketsGeneral Admission tickets include one (1) paper lantern with lighting rod *Please note that you are allowed to bring along your own lantern, but open flames are not allowed on the Entertainment Plaza at RiverEdge Park Please note that this event will take place rain or shine. No refunds issued.