Ramsgate Winter Festival & Winter Lights Lantern Parade

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Visit Ramsgate in Kent this Christmas and New Year, and enjoy a series of festive events to bring brightness to the winter months.

Weekend of Wonder (WOW!) 11th - 13th December

Ramsgate will light up in spectacular style as Light Up Ramsgate launches, bringing festive creativity and colour to the town.

The Light Up Ramsgate Trail is on from 11th December to 25th January

Explore a series of art pieces and commissioned light installations illuminating Ramsgate throughout the winter months. The trail showcases local talent and imagination, transforming the town into a glowing celebration of art and light.

Special Late Night Shopping event on Thursday 11th December

Enjoy magical projections, a Christmas market and a lively pop-up parade as you browse the town's independent shops. Shoppers will also have the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend at participating retailers.

Ramsgate Christmas Tree Festival 12th - 21st December

Held at St George's Church, the festival invites visitors to admire a forest of beautifully decorated trees and vote for their favourite. Open every afternoon, it's a festive highlight for residents and visitors alike.

Christmas Baroque Concert 18th December

Festive concert with The Baroque Collective at St George's Church, Ramsgate

New Year's Eve Lantern Parade Tuesday 31st December 4.45pm - 5.30pm

Round off the year with a heart-warming community celebration. This year's theme, 'Peace, Love and Joy to the World', will see Ramsgate Giants, local artists and community groups take part in a glowing parade of lanterns.

Family-friendly Lantern Parade taking place on New Years Eve in Ramsgate!

The procession will set off from St George's Church, making its way down to the harbour side, and finish at Ramsgate Tunnels with hot chocolate and seasonal treats for all.  

It will assemble and form up in St George's Churchyard from 4.30pm and move off at 4.45pm

These events also co-incide with the Ramsgate Harbour Illuminations