

Saturday, March 21, 2026!
Dearborn Plaza, Hapeville GA
Festival starts at 5pm. Parade steps-off at 8:10pm.
Everyone is always invited to make a butterfly lantern and walk in the parade with Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and Seed & Feed Marching Abominables! Parade attire is floral galore.
Parade Route & Parking Map
BUTTERFLY LANTERN PARADE GAME BOOK
Everyone is invited to just show up with a lantern and march in the parade!
BUT THERE ARE A FEW RULES
1. You need a lantern to march. Otherwise, you're a spectator. We love spectators!
Get some lantern making ideas here or take a lantern workshop (the schedule is below) or pick up a kit to make at home (kit sale location TBA).
2. Be ready to march at 8pm at the festival in Dearborn Plaza. We step-off at 8:10pm sharp.
3. Fall in behind the band. Give the band space and keep their pace. No passing. Walk nicely together like a New Orleans Second Line.
4. Children must walk next to their adults at all times.
5. Walk your bicycle or join Outback Bikes parade group.
6. Please leave your dog at home.
7. Come visit with the giant puppets at the end of the parade!

LANTERN WORKSHOPS
workshops are held at Christ Church in Hapeville
Illuminated Flower Workshop
Sunday, March 8
12:00pm-4:00pm $35
Family Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Saturday, March 14
1:00-4:00pm $20
Family Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Sunday, March 15
1:00-4:00pm $20
Adults-Only Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Wednesday, March 18
6:00pm-9:00pm $20
Adults-Only Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Friday, March 20
6:00pm-9:00pm $20







































