The annual Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade preparations begin as Small World Theatre launches a fundraiser for 2025’s Eisteddfod Y Garreg Las-themed edition. We are proposing that this major local event be held on Friday 5 December, 7pm and have set themselves a £5,000 crowdfunding goal through Localgiving.

We have submitted an application to Ceredigion County Council for the costs to organise and create Gŵyl y Golau / Festival of Light this year. We’re proposing that we recreate the Light Trail to extend the joy of the Parade. Last year’s Trail was beautiful and included lighting up and adding giant stars to Cardigan Castle and The Guildhall. It helped make Cardigan one of the finest festive destinations in Wales in the run up to Christmas.

Financially supporting this crowd funder will enable Small World to levy the funds to run lantern making workshops to keep the parade at the heart of the community.