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Illuminate is a spectacular festival of light taking place around the Mayflower destinations.
It launched the the Mayflower 400 commemoration year in November 2019 at a number of locations across the globe.
A dazzling series of events were held in the UK, Holland and the US, marking the first Thanksgiving that took place between those who boarded the Mayflower and the native American people in 1621.
The light festival built on the success of Illuminate events that have been taking place every November in the build up to the Mayflower 400 anniversary year.
Previous events have seen thousands flock to historic locations like Royal William Yard in Plymouth for an immersive experience, with projections and light installations, live performances and interactive opportunities.
More Illuminate festival dates will be announced in the coming months.
Below you will find details of news, events, videos and articles relating to Illuminate events planned for 2020 and 2021.
Due to the ongoing challenges of Covid-19, organisers have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Illuminate light festival, planned for November.
The spectacular light festival, which transforms Royal William Yard through light art installations and projection mapping, will now take place from 18-21 February 2021.
Boston Borough Council and Transported are inviting businesses and residents of Boston to share their hope, gratitude and reflection on Thursday, 26 November in the creation of 1620 spectacular and beautiful lanterns.
This year, the procession and programme of workshops to make it all, has had to be cancelled - but Boston is keen to keep the candle burning.
Businesses and residents of Boston will be sharing their hope, gratitude and reflection this November in the creation of 1620 spectacular and beautiful lanterns.
The collection will be exhibited in clusters around the town, creating a trail to be explored and discovered by families and friends throughout November, with a focus on Thanksgiving Day on 26 November.
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