07/07/2026
One celebration. Many cultures.
The LUMINOUS Lantern Parade returns this month!
Gather your friends, family and community as we come together to celebrate the diversity that makes Queensland so strong.
Share stories, watch the parade, and light up the night sky.
Together.
Everyone is welcome to be part of the magic.
Friday 31 July 2026, from 5.30pm
South Bank Parklands
FREE Event and open to all
Special thanks to our Foundation Partners: Brisbane City Council Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Queensland Government
Our Volunteer Partner: Brisbane Airport
Our Welcome Café Partner: TAFE Queensland
Our Friends of Luminous Partners: Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma blue APACHE NAATI (National Accreditation Authority and Interpreters) Brisbane Catholic Education CSNet
Our Inclusion Partner: Carers Queensland
Our Community Partners:
Catholic Justice & Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Brisbane Lions JMC Academy Dolphins NRL
Featuring lanterns from Lightnup Inc (producers of the Lismore Lantern Parade)
