Out of the Darkness
Winter Lantern Procession 2026
“What lights up your heart?”
We were thrilled to create lanterns in community for this year’s winter lantern celebration. Our first Lantern Making Workshop was on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. We brought the materials and shared techniques for making lanterns while imagining walking in the dark together down Enderby’s Riverwalk. The workshops were free for everyone.
This year’s lantern procession theme was “What lights up your heart?” and was all about celebrating the things that make us feel great—happy thoughts!
We were excited to bring our lantern making to some local schools and community groups.
The Out of the Darkness Lantern Procession and Shadow Show happened on Sunday, February 15th starting around 7 pm at the Maud Street Parking lot (by the Cliff St bridge), walking along the Riverwalk and finished at the Riverside Campground in Enderby for a shadow show and hot drinks. This event was free.
Participants were asked to arrive early to find their lanterns, between 6:30-6:45 pm. Everyone was welcomed!
Lantern Making Workshops
Salmon Arm
at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (70 Hudson Ave NE)
Saturday, January 24th from 1 to 4pm
Sunday, January 25th from 1 to 4pm
Armstrong
at PV BLVD Coffee (2510 PV Blvd)
Sunday, February 1st from 1 to 4pm
Saturday, February 7th from 1 to 4pm
Enderby
at Enderbeans Cafe (908 B Belvedere St)
Saturday, January 31st from 3 to 6pm
Saturday, February 14th from 1 to 4pm
Thank you to the Province of British Columbia for their financial support and to the Enderby Lions Club.
Out of the Darkness
Winter Lantern Procession 2025
“Wings, Wheels, Water”
2025’s lantern procession theme called “Wings, Wheels, Water” was about transportation. We celebrated all the ways we get around and thought about how we can make our footprints lighter together.
We were excited to bring our lantern making to some local schools and community groups.
The Out of the Darkness Lantern Procession and Shadow Show happened on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 and started around 7 pm at the Maud Street Parking lot (by the Cliff St bridge), walking along the Riverwalk and finished at the Riverside Campground in Enderby for a shadow show and hot chocolate. This event was free.
Participants were asked to arrive early to find their lanterns, between 6:30-6:45 pm.
Lantern Making Workshops
Salmon Arm
at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (70 Hudson Ave NE)
Sunday, January 26th from 1 to 4pm
Sunday, February 9th from 1 to 4pm
Armstrong
at PV BLVD Coffee (2510 PV Blvd)
Sunday, February 2nd from 12 to 3pm
Saturday, February 8th from 12 to 3pm
Enderby
Saturday, February 1st from 11 to 3pm at the Enderby Library (514 Cliff Ave)
Saturday, February 15th from 12 to 3pm at the Enderby Seniors Complex (1101 George St)
Thank you to the Province of British Columbia for their financial support.
Out of the Darkness
Winter Lantern Procession 2024
On the evening of February 18, 2024 the Enderby Riverwalk was lit up with a procession of lanterns created for “Out of the Darkness” Lantern Procession and show. It was a welcome sight to look forward to in these dark days. There were many surprises along the way.
There were plenty of (free) opportunities to make lanterns in Enderby at Foxglove and Fir, in Armstrong at PV BLVD Coffee and at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre
Lanterns were made by students at Shihaya, Grindrod, MV Beattie, AL Fortune and Heartwood Schools, at Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn Teaching Centre, and at Enderby Towers.
Last year our celebration focused on Home. Folks made lanterns of their own homes, of their ideal homes, of a home designed for others, of a place that felt like at home. Large collaborations happened to make some local buildings in our community.
Thank you for community support from Twice But Nice Thrift Store, The Enderby Lions, and Backus Septic Services.
Thank you to BC Gaming and the Government of Canada for funding towards this project.
Thank you to all our lantern making participants and all the folks who joined us for this lovely event.
Winter Lantern Procession
Coordinators/Lead Facilitators: Carolyn Uher, Jasmin Wright and Cathy Stubington
Facilitators: Mary Anne Domarchuk, Michelle Carriere, Joy Jubinvell
Musical Director: Christie Watson
Splatsin Drummer: Randy William
Musicians: Treebird, Cathryn Rankin, The Bell Group, Best Friend Review, Heather Harker
Choir Director: Angela Sommer (Angelkeys Music Studio)
Choirs: Bumblebees Choir, Fire and Ice Teen Choir, Harmonious Divas Ladies’ Choir
Parade Leader: Nanika Albricht
Skiers: Randy Schellenberg, Keith Richards, Carolyn Uher
Globe Turners: Aura Pearl,
Shadow Show Puppeteers: Maureen Robertson, Toshie Okada, Mary Anne Domarchuk
Fire Keepers: Doug Saba and James Burton
Lantern Assistants: Michelle Carriere, Deb Humphries, Sue Vignola, Elaine Spearing,
All Around Helper: Mark Uher
Lighting Specialist: Beverley Peacock
Workshop Space: Foxglove and Fir Enderby Shop, Salmon Arm Arts Centre, PL BLVD Coffee Armstrong
