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Lantern Walk Poster showing date of the event on Saturday October 5th, 2024 with graphics of Mr. and Mrs. Walker statues using a crosswalk with lanterns with their child.
Oct 5

Lantern Walk

Shine a Light on Pedestrian Safety

Mark your calendars!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5: SGF Yields is partnering with multiple neighborhoods to host Lantern Walk safety events beginning at 6:30 p.m. in neighborhood locations across Springfield.
Visit springfieldmo.gov/lanternwalk for detailed maps and event information for each individual event.
Don’t have a lantern? Make one at home OR join us for a free lantern-making workshop 5-7 p.m., Oct. 4 at the Creamery Art Center.

October is national Pedestrian Safety Month. In 2021, Springfield started holding annual Lantern Walks to draw attention to our most vulnerable road users – in fun and educational way.

Organized through the pedestrian safety program SGF Yields, the City of Springfield partners with neighborhoods to organize the Lantern Walks. Neighbors, schools and families are encouraged to build and decorate luminaries ahead of the event. On the first Saturday in October, starting at sunset, residents stroll with their illuminated lanterns along a designated route. Along the way, there are stations where children learn about safe walking habits, drivers learn about crosswalk laws and parents are encouraged to actively practice safe street crossings with their children. Residents along the route can help make the autumn walk especially beautiful by placing lights along the sidewalks and greeting the children parading with their beautiful lanterns.

Details

Date:
October 5
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Website:
https://www.springfieldmo.gov/lanternwalk

Organizer

SGF Yields
Website:
View Organizer Website