GLOW Under the Silver Moon Parade: Lanterns, Music, and a Magical Night Walk
Handcrafted lights, live rhythms, and a cozy winter evening under the stars.
Shannon
January 01, 2026
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Grab a jacket and follow the glow. On January 10, GLOW Under the Silver Moon Parade lights up Frantz Square Lawn with a wandering, lantern-filled evening that feels equal parts art walk and joyful neighborhood parade. Expect glowing pathways, handcrafted lanterns made in sustainability-focused workshops, and live performances from Bulltown Strutters, One Tribe Rhythms, and Caroleeena’s Circle of Joy—plus food trucks for warm, happy snacking. It’s free, family-friendly, and wonderfully un-rushed.
This isn’t sponsored. We just really like art that lights up the night. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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