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Kondoli Lantern Parade
June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm ACST
The Kondoli Lantern Parade is one of Winter Whale Fest’s signature community events, bringing residents and visitors together on 20 June for a vibrant celebration of light, creativity and shared storytelling.
Inspired by the Ngarrindjeri Dreaming story of Kondoli – the whale who gifted fire to the people – the parade invites participants to create and carry illuminated lanterns, costumes and torches from Railway Terraceto the community gathering at Warland Reserve. Reflecting the festival’s strong cultural foundation and collaborative spirit, the event showcases contributions from local schools, artists, performers and community groups, celebrating both the region’s rich First Nations heritage and its contemporary creative talent.
As a highly visible and participatory event, the Kondoli Lantern Parade plays a key role in activating the town centre, enhancing the winter visitor experience and reinforcing Victor Harbor’s identity as a vibrant coastal destination during the cooler season.
- Arrive at Warland Reserve at 4pm to prepare for the parade. Bring your own lantern, glow in the dark items, dress-ups and torches! Be creative!
- Join the parade from Railway Plaza near the railway station from 4:30 to Warland Reserve
- Formalities at the stage on Warland Reserve including Cedric Varcoe sharing the Kondoli Story and Mel Koolmatrie and Nunga dancers performing, before the parade continues around Warland Reserve.
- Stay for live music, dancing, stories and fire performers.
- Food trucks, coffee and bar.
- DJ til event closes at 8pm
- All welcome – free family event!
