Luminous Lantern Parade is one of the most anticipated events on the Brisbane City Calendar. The 11th annual LUMINOUS Lantern Parade celebrated Queensland Week by highlighting the strength of our cultural diversity, our heritage, our people, places and history, giving all Queenslanders the opportunity to say “Welcome” to our newest Australians.
This free event unites government, community leaders, multicultural communities and everyday Queenslanders, capturing our imaginations with its spectacular use of light as it illuminates the South Bank precinct to symbolize hope and create welcome.
LUMINOUS 2018 featured an array of new lanterns and special programs to celebrate 20 years of MDA. Some of the larger lanterns include a koala, owl, kangaroo and rainbow serpent, as well as iconic Brisbane landmarks including the Story Bridge and City Hall.
LUMINOUS parade walkers carry a small hand-held lantern or join another community group with a large lantern. Various organizations and community groups participated in walking.
More than 15,000 people were a part of the spectacle of light and sound, set against the backdrop of the River City. The event concluded with a vibrant free concert on the Cultural Forecourt.