Get ready to light up Brisbane!
Mark your calendar for Friday, 31st of July and kick off Multicultural Queensland Month with a burst of colour, culture,
sounds and celebration at LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2026. This year’s parade promises to be an unforgettable spectacle
of Queensland’s vibrant diversity.
This iconic event is a joyful celebration of Queensland’s rich cultural diversity and a heartfelt welcome to the newest Queenslanders.
The evening will be highlighted by the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade procession at dusk, followed by a high-energy
music performance to close out the festivities.
Event details:
Date: Friday, 31 July 2026
Time: From 5.30pm (parade start 6pm)
Location: South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
LUMINOUS Lantern Parade is produced by Multicultural Australia and supported by proud partners.
Foundation Partners - to come
Volunteer Partner
Corporate Partners - to come
Community Partners - to come
