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Perth's Lantern and Nativity Parade

Smiling dark haired woman ,dressed in wintercoat and cosy scarf, holding a red lantern with a lit candle inside.
St Ninian's Cathedral

North Methven Street, Perth, PH1 5PP

Date
22 NOVEMBER 2026
17:00 - 19:00

As evening falls, Perth’s annual Christmas Lantern and Nativity Parade lights up the streets.

Gather at St Ninian's Cathedral from 4pm and enjoy the official switch on of this year's Nativity in the grounds of this beautiful church.

From 5pm, Perth and District Pipe Band will lead the parade through the city streets to St John's Kirk, where a joyful carol service featuring Perthshire Brass will take place. 

From 6.15pm everyone is welcome to enjoy mince pies, hot tea and festive refreshments in the Knox Chapel, providing a fitting finale to a heartwarming weekend of Christmas celebrations.

Remember to bring your lantern or a torch, wrap up warm and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in Perth.

Venue
St Ninian's Cathedral
North Methven Street, Perth, PH1 5PP
Date
22 NOVEMBER 2026
17:00 - 19:00
Smiling dark haired woman ,dressed in wintercoat and cosy scarf, holding a red lantern with a lit candle inside.

As evening falls, Perth’s annual Christmas Lantern and Nativity Parade lights up the streets.

Gather at St Ninian's Cathedral from 4pm and enjoy the official switch on of this year's Nativity in the grounds of this beautiful church.

From 5pm, Perth and District Pipe Band will lead the parade through the city streets to St John's Kirk, where a joyful carol service featuring Perthshire Brass will take place. 

From 6.15pm everyone is welcome to enjoy mince pies, hot tea and festive refreshments in the Knox Chapel, providing a fitting finale to a heartwarming weekend of Christmas celebrations.

Remember to bring your lantern or a torch, wrap up warm and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in Perth.

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