St Martin's Day lantern procession through the streets of St Albans, aimed at primary-school children, with sparklers and marshmallows by a fire pit.
St Peter's Church is hosting its annual Lantern Procession on Thursday 12 November, starting at 5.30pm. It's a colourful walk through the streets of St Albans on St Martin's Day, and there's a free lantern-making workshop to get you ready beforehand.
The procession follows a German tradition where children make and carry lanterns to remember the story of St Martin, who cut his cloak in half to share with a poor man; the lanterns are meant to be a reminder of the light he brought to someone living in darkness. It's aimed especially at primary-school-aged children, though all ages are welcome. The walk takes a short route around the local streets before returning to the churchyard, where there'll be sparklers, marshmallows and children's drinks by a fire pit.
Every child needs to be accompanied by an adult, and lanterns must be lit with electric lights only — no naked flames. St Peter's is one of the city's ancient gateway churches, with people worshipping there for over a thousand years. It's known for its music and choral tradition, its work with children and young families, and a strong sense of community.
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Entry is free and no booking is required. It kicks off at 5.30pm on Thursday 12 November at St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG.
