Paynesville Lantern Parade & Street Food Fiesta

Join the celebration on the picturesque Paynesville foreshore for an enchanting night of lights, flavour, and live entertainment as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival.

🌙 Lantern Parade
Kicking off at the Paynesville Craft Centre, this glowing procession winds along the foreshore past the Yacht Club, Pier 70 and Ferry Terminal before returning to the Esplanade. Bring your own lantern or simply soak in the magic!

🍴 Street Food Fiesta
The Esplanade will come alive with delicious aromas and a vibrant mix of street food from local restaurants and food trucks. Come hungry—there’s something to satisfy every taste!

🎶 Live Music & Buskers
Enjoy live performances from talented local artists throughout the evening. Don’t forget to bring cash to tip the buskers and support their art.

📍 Paynesville Esplanade Foreshore
🗓 Saturday, 19 July 2025
🕓 4:00pm – 8:00pm
💲 FREE Community Event

This fun, family-friendly event is wheelchair and pram accessible and offers a relaxed, festive atmosphere for all ages.

📍 Just a 45-minute scenic drive from Beachcomber Holiday Units in Lakes Entrance—why not make a weekend of it and explore more of the East Gippsland Winter Festival?

Proudly supported by Paynesville Community Op Shop Inc, Encore Retirement Living, H2O Tours & Adventures and Wendy Beadle Real Estate.