Brighter Together Parade

Dear friends,

 

On a chilly evening this past March, a wide range of well over 300 people - preschoolers, teens and elders, members of cultural groups and businesses - all marched from the Alcott School to a party at the Scout House in celebration of light, creativity, and community.

 

This was Brighter Together, Concord’s first annual lantern parade and party. Art for All is excited to make it bigger and brighter on March 13, 2027!

 

For 2027, Brighter Together will be more expansive and inclusive. In addition to lanterns, the parade will include illuminated puppets, sculptures, and bicycles. Last time we more than filled the Scout House, so in 2027 the post-parade party will be held at the Concord Armory.

 

Brighter Together gives individuals, families, organizations and businesses a chance to shine - to feel amazed at what a varied and wonderful community we have.

 

Want to join the fun? There are many ways for you or your organization to participate this fall. For all inquiries contact hello@artforallconcord.org:

 

• Join our friendly production team. Contact Art for All for jobs big and small.

• Create and illuminate - Fabrication sessions for big lanterns: November 8th and 22nd.

• Become a sponsor and see your name in lights!

• Donate to help keep this a free event accessible to all

 

To see local coverage of the parade in 2026, see Brighter Together in the Concord Bridge.

 

To learn more and get involved, contact Roberta Visconti at roberta@artforallconcord.org

Brighter Together brings light and togetherness to our community.

We hope you will join us.

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Brighter Together Production Team Leaders

Margot Kimball / Roberta Visconti / Kate McEneaney / CC King / Richard Fahlander