Monthly Archives: December 2021

Scenes From FOPPs 8th Lantern Parade 2021

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Gathering in the Park newly decorated by local residents, with mince pies and entertainment from Mitch Oldham.

Setting off to a good, strong, drum beat from a ‘flash’ Samba band of volunteers.

The special ‘Guiseley’ Lanterns made for us in 2016 by Lucy Phillips are still going strong, with their range of 2021 lantern bearers.

The Parade is on it way to the Town Cross with lots of waves from pavements and houses, and careful marshalling.

Community Christmas Carols with Guiseley Brass Band and our three local Ministers from St Oswalds, Guiseley Baptists, and Guiseley Methodists

The end of another day in the history of the Park.

A thank you to all who organize and take part in this lovely annual event, the community involvement from so many different people make it a real ‘feel good’ occasion.

Pictures by Liakat Ali Parapia, and Darren Sanderson.

Lantern Parade is Back – 12th December 2021

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Just one week to go until the Lantern Parade on 12th December, setting off from the Park dead on 3.45pm. We are so happy to do this again; this will be our 8th, and we hope it will be better than every. So, get making those lanterns, dig out those costumes, and we’ll light the way from the Park down to the Town Cross, where Guiseley Brass Band will play for us as we sing traditional Christmas Carols.

There will be refreshments and a display from the Parade Entertainer from 3pm in the Park. You can also look at the Light displays done by local residents, hang a decoration on the Advent Tree, and purchase a Christmas Trail Bag to do on the Christmas Tree Trail from 12th Dec – 3rd Jan 22.