Join the Parade

Every way to take part.

The Miami Lantern Parade is made by the people who carry it. Walking is free; registration is required so we can plan a safe, well-organized night on Lincoln Road.

Saturday · January 23, 2027

Gather 5:30 PM

Parade 7:00 PM

Lincoln Road

Alton Road → Drexel Avenue

Proposed route — subject to final approvals.

Walk with us. Watch from Lincoln Road. Bring your family, your school, your business, your neighborhood, your organization or your friends. Participation is free. Registration is required.

Join the Parade — Free
  1. See it→
  2. Get inspired→
  3. Choose how you join→
  4. Register→
  5. Make something→
  6. Bring your people→
  7. Show up→
  8. Light up Lincoln Road
PARTICIPATION

WHO CREATES THE LIGHT?

The Miami Lantern Parade is created by the community. Make a lantern at home, build one with friends, create one at school, gather your neighbors or bring an entire organization together and make something spectacular.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Families making lanterns together and walking the route side by side.

MIAMI BEACH SCHOOLS

Students creating lanterns through art classes, classroom projects and after-school programs.

ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

Artists, sculptors, designers and makers creating signature illuminated works.

NEIGHBORHOODS & RESIDENTS

South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach, the islands and neighboring communities walking together.

CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Museums, galleries, performing arts groups and cultural institutions creating and participating.

FAITH COMMUNITIES

Congregations and community organizations interpreting the universal idea of light through their own traditions.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Students and design programs bringing scale, craft and experimentation to the route.

LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESSES

Merchants, restaurants and hotels creating lanterns and forming employee teams.

VISITORS

People visiting Miami Beach during parade week, invited to make a lantern and join in.

An invitation, not a list of confirmed participants.

Palm trees, water features and outdoor dining along Lincoln Road, Miami Beach