December 16, 2016 8.46 am This story is over 87 months old

In pictures: Lincoln Lantern Parade 2016

The annual Lincoln Lantern Parade returned to the city with a special starry night theme. The Lincoln BIG Lantern Parade took place on December 15 and saw children from Westgate Academy walk their lanterns through the city from Cornhill to a nativity play in Castle Square. Check out some of our favourite pictures from the event: This year,…

The annual Lincoln Lantern Parade returned to the city with a special starry night theme.

The Lincoln BIG Lantern Parade took place on December 15 and saw children from Westgate Academy walk their lanterns through the city from Cornhill to a nativity play in Castle Square.

Check out some of our favourite pictures from the event:

This year, Andy Jupp of PaperStarlights, who is celebrating 20 years in business in 2016 and who is a long-time trader at Lincoln’s Christmas Market, made a special contribution.

Andy recognised his business’ milestone by donating 70 of his popular starlights to Lincoln BIG for the annual children’s Lantern Parade.