The countdown is definitely on for the 2024 Lismore Lantern Parade; three days to go.

Just like LisAmore! last Sunday, the weather looks to be an ideal winter day, with blue skies and a forecast of 19 degrees from the Bureau of Meteorology. However, it will be cold once the sun goes down, so 'layering up' will be the order of the day.

The Fiery Finale is always a special way to end the Lismore Lantern Parade at Riverside Park. CEO and Creative Director Jyllie Jackson gave some insight into what we can expect between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

"It is under wraps at the moment, but it works on many, many levels," Jyllie carefully explained, "It's called Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. It's a little bit about the beginning of time. It's a little bit about First Nations creation stories, and it's a little bit about the beginning of the Lantern Parade."

"So, that's one part. Then it comes through time, and because you need to have some strong contrasts in theatre and ceremony, the middle part is a little bit dark. We've been through some pretty dark times, so we need to acknowledge that. It's a recognition of the fact that things have been pretty awful. And then tomorrow is a lovely day, and the sun will shine."

"Andrew Downer, who works at The Conservatorium, has been doing our music for the last few years, is collaborating with Dr. Fred Cole, who has been the Lismore Lantern Parade composer for many years for the Fiery Finale. This year, we've brought the two highly talented men together. We're bringing quite a lot of Fred's music from the past into this year's event."

"Sprung, an integrated dance company for people with and without disabilities, will participate in the show, as will students from the Living School and the children from Wyrallah Road Public School. I went to see their end-of-year performance last year, and I was so impressed that I talked to Emma Hart, who is their music teacher, and I said I'd love for them to be involved."

As the Lismore Lantern Parade is celebrating 30 years of wowing Lismore and Northern Rivers residents, Jyllie has been inviting people who have been involved previously to return for night only. This includes the Heartbeat Festival Stage with artists like Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hiccups All-Star Band.

"He'll be bringing back all his pictures that he's done over the years of the Lantern Parade. He is just such a joyous entertainer," Jyllie said.

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12:00  Soul Good Band

12:30  Youth Jazz Orchestra - Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music

 1:30  Rubber Duck Salad - The Living School

 2:30  The D-Tension Band

 2:50  Isabella a Capella

 3:30  Southern Cross University Contemporary Music Showcase featuring: Leo Hooker and Kaliya Edwards

 4:40  WELCOME - Uncle Roy Gordon and Mayor Steve Krieg

 4:50  Bella Frankie

 5:30  Mocri$ and Triple

 6:15  Luke Vassella

 7:00  Ulysses Bow

 7:45  Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hiccups All-Star Band with the Buffalo Girls 

You can view all activities for Saturday's 2024 Lismore Lantern Parade on the Lismore App front page, through their special button Lismore Lantern Parade or through the Lismore Lantern Parade website.