Light Up Wakefield
Two free evenings of lights in Wakefield: a switch-on at the Cathedral, a light trail, and the 'Nature's Return' lantern parade on Saturday.
13 Nov – 14 Nov · 5pm–9pm
📍 Wakefield city centre (Cathedral Precinct / WX Wakefield Exchange hub), Wakefield
What’s free
Switch-on, light trail, lantern parade and trail map
About this event
The lights are switched on at 5.30pm on Friday in the Cathedral Precinct, with live local performers. A free light trail runs 5–9pm on both nights, and you can pick up a map at the WX Wakefield Exchange event hub. On Saturday at 5.30pm the 'Nature's Return' lantern parade goes from County Hall along Wood Street to Brook Street.
Before you go
Costs to know about: BSL tours (6–7pm) need booking
Organised by Wakefield Council / Experience Wakefield. Please check with the organiser before travelling.