GERMAN SATURDAY SCHOOL BOSTON
German Language Education for more than 150 years
St Martin's Lantern Parade
Sat, Nov 08
|W Diamond Middle School
Join us for our annual St. Martin’s Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) — a cherished celebration held every year around November 11, the day of St. Martin of Tours.
Time & Location
Nov 08, 2025, 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
W Diamond Middle School, 99 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
About the event
Join us at the German Saturday School of Boston (GSSB) for our annual St. Martin’s Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) — a cherished celebration held every year around November 11, the feast day of St. Martin of Tours.
The parade begins at 11:50am at the front desk. Children from PS - 2nd grade will take part. All we welcome to watch.
In German-speaking countries, children mark this day with evening lantern walks, songs, and stories honoring St. Martin, remembered for his kindness and generosity — famously sharing his cloak with a beggar on a cold night.
Experience the Magic of Light and Community
Our younger classes will proudly carry the handmade lanterns they crafted in school, parading through the grounds in a joyful procession of music, singing, and light. Families are invited to join in and experience the heartwarming spirit of this German tradition — a celebration of sharing, empathy, and togetherness.