Firelight Lantern Festival 2025: Picton Glows with Community Spirit
Under a cool November sky, Benson Park in Picton came alive with colour and creativity as hundreds gathered for the 13th annual Firelight Lantern Festival. From glowing costumes and handcrafted lanterns to a lively procession leading to the Crystal Palace, the County once again celebrated light, imagination, and community connection.
Highlights from the 13th Annual Firelight Lantern Festival in Picton, captured by David LeClair.
Participants gather in Benson Park during the 13th annual Firelight Lantern Festival in Picton.
Handcrafted lanterns glow against the November night as residents and visitors celebrate creativity and community.
Musicians lead the parade toward the Crystal Palace during the Firelight Lantern Festival.
A Northfire Circus performer spins illuminated batons during an evening performance.
Northfire Circus performers light up the night with fiery hoop choreography in Picton.
A performer captivates the crowd with a flame-eating act outside the Crystal Palace.
Families explore a tunnel of light inside the Crystal Palace, where the festival concluded with music and displays.
Festival committee president Ryan Henderson, dressed in blue and white, smiles during the Firelight Lantern Festival in Picton.
Spectators wearing glowing jackets and hats enjoy the illuminated celebration under the night sky.
Photos by David LeClair © 2025 David LeClair Visuals. All Rights Reserved.
Read the full story on The Belleville Intelligencer:
Light and Community Togetherness Shine Bright at Firelight Lantern Festival
Captured on assignment in Picton, Ontario for the Belleville Intelligencer and Community Press — celebrating creativity, light, and the spirit of community.
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