Sunday, December 20, 2026
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Downtown Marshall, NC

Marshall Solstice lantern walk

What to Expect

Join us for the 3rd annual Marshall Solstice Lantern Walk! 

Gather with your lanterns at Marshall Presbyterian Church (165 S. Main Street, Marshall, NC) at 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 20. No pets, fire, or candle-lit lanterns, please.

Schoolhouse Puppets, Marshall Community Choir, and others will provide music and entertainment.

A food truck will be on site.

This event is free and open to the public.

the parade 

Arrive at 6:00 pm and enjoy the pre-walk festivities. The parade will leave Marshall Presbyterian Church (165 S Main Street, Marshall, NC) at approximately 6:30 pm. Take your place in line, or find a place to watch along the parade route.

We’ll head north on Main Street, turn left onto Bailey’s Branch, and walk to the other end of the bridge, where we’ll turn around and come back. We’ll take Jerry Plemmons/Backstreet on our return to the Presbyterian Church.

LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOPS

Make a lantern to carry during the Marshall Solstice Lantern Walk!

Schoolhouse Puppets will lead a series of community lantern-making workshops on the weekend of November 20-22, 2026.

Workshops are sliding scale $0+, with a suggested donation of $15. Registration required.

Check out the workshop schedule below, and sign up today.

Workshop Schedule

  1. Friday, Nov 20th, from 10:00 AM to noon at Marshall Presbyterian

  2. Saturday, Nov 21st, from 10:00 AM to noon at Walnut Community Center

  3. Saturday, Nov 21st, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Marshall Presbyterian

  4. Sunday, Nov 22nd, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Marshall Presbyterian

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  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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