WhitSparkle Lantern-Lit Parade

Festival / Whitstable Harbour and town centre

WhitSparkle Lantern-Lit Parade

Whitstable's free festive celebration combines harbour performances, lantern making, the tree lights and a town parade.

Sat, 28 Nov 2026, 13:00 Free; suggested donation for lantern makingEvent source

WhitSparkle starts with live performances and a lantern-making workshop at the harbour. The town's Christmas lights switch-on and lantern-lit parade follow at 4.30pm.

Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2026, 13:00

Ends: Sat, 28 Nov 2026, 17:30

Venue: Whitstable Harbour and town centre

Address: Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable CT5 1AB

Price: Free; suggested donation for lantern making

Dates Confirmed: 28 November 2026; harbour programme from 1pm and parade at 4.30pm.

Planning Tip: Central streets and the harbour are likely to be busy; arrive on foot or by train where possible.

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WhitSparkle Lantern-Lit Parade Location

Whitstable Harbour and town centre / Whitstable Harbour, Whitstable CT5 1AB

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