Gwinnett Glows is back for the second year, and this year the CID is partnering with the Hudgens Center and Gas South District to host the first lantern parade for our district! Thanks to Coca-Cola for presenting this free holiday community event.
On Saturday, November 21st, at Gas South District, in addition to the festive Gwinnett Glows holiday vendors, arts and crafts activities, food trucks, and memorable photos with Santa, you’ll have an opportunity to make a lantern on-site at the lantern-making workshop from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and then take part in a lantern parade, which begins at 6 p.m.
Participants will walk with their illuminated lanterns in a loop that begins and ends at the Gas South Convention Center Plaza. All of these activities lead to the grand finale of the lighting of Gas South District’s large holiday tree.
Register for the lantern-making workshop ($25/lantern) and parade (no-cost) here.
- Workshop registration is $25 per lantern and includes materials; advance registration is encouraged because space is limited. A Best Lantern competition will award the winner $100 in cash and a $150 Hudgens Center gift card.
- Walking in the parade is free but requires registration and a waiver.
Guests can also bring their own LED-lit lantern from home. See the full event, registration, and participation requirements and safety guidelines here. The Georgia Festival of Trees is also taking place at Gas South Convention Center, so stop by there first before heading to make a lantern.
Parking for this event is in Deck 1 and is complimentary. We will see you there!
