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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Jess Lucas Park, Hapeville GA
Festival 5pm-10pm. 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
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You need a butterfly lantern (any kind of illuminated butterfly themed object) to walk in the parade. Get some lantern making ideas here. You can also take a butterfly lantern puppet workshop or pick up a kit to make at home. See workshop schedule below.
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Meet in Jess Lucas Park. Festival starts at 5pm. Be ready to march at 8pm.
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Fall in behind the band and keep their pace. Spread out so everyone has room to dance and fly! No passing.
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Children must walk next to their adults at all times.
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Walk your bicycle or join Outback Bikes parade group.
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The route is 1 mile, about a 30 minute walk. The band will play a bit when we get back to the park. Enjoy the festival until 10pm!
Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshops!
These Butterfly Lantern Puppet workshops are with parade artist Chantelle Rytter for the Hapeville Butterfly Lantern Parade on March 22!
We will be making 11” x 17” illuminated butterfly puppets created with Rytter's design. This involves coloring with markers, scissor-work, hot glue, tape, and a fair amount of manual dexterity. This project is best for folks 8 years-old and up with an adult assistant. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets are per butterfly. Two people can work on one butterfly (please no more than two). There are just 14 butterflies per class and they do take every bit of three hours to make. Please do your best to be on time. You are welcome to bring a beverage & snack. All materials are included. There are two adult-only workshops because grown-ups need playtime! It’s a great date night.
Family Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Saturday, March 15
11am-2pm
Register here.
Adults-Only Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Saturday, March 15
4pm-7pm
Register here.
Family Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Sunday, March 16
1pm-4pm
Register here.
Family Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Tuesday, March 18
6pm-9pm
Register here.
Adults-Only Butterfly Lantern Puppet Workshop
Thursday, March 20
6pm-9pm
Register here.




















