Light a Lantern

The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay began on Friday 24 August with the lighting of England’s flame. The UK’s other capital cities – Greater Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh – then lit their flames over the weekend. The flames travelled to Stoke Mandeville (home of the Paralympic Movement) and joined together to create the Paralympic Flame before making the journey to the Paralympic Opening Ceremony on 29 August.

You helped us light the way to the Paralympic Games by making your own lanterns and getting your friends and family together.

Light a Lantern save the date

Download these and send them to your friends and family to make sure they save the date for your Flame celebration. Simply insert your details in the spaces provided.

Light a Lantern save the date card
Light a Lantern poster

Use this poster to help you invite people to your Flame celebration. Simply insert your details in the spaces provided.

Light a Lantern poster
Lantern-making guide

This guide includes three ways to make a lantern along with step by step instructions for you to use.

Lantern making guide

Local Leaders

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