Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by 20,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!
About Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
| 29th December 2024 | |
| 6.30pm | |
| Various Locations Edinburgh | |
| Various - see event website for details | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburghs Hogmanay | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow edhogmanay on Twitter | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay partnered with EventScotland, is proud to present the spectacular Torchlight Procession, once again lighting-up the city with a river of fire created by 20,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world.
Launching the Edinburgh Hogmanay festival and signalling the start of global New Year celebrations, the Torchlight presents a carnival atmosphere, with live Street Theatre, Fire Performers, and Drummers getting everyone warmed-up, before the Massed Pipes & Drums and Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad (SMUHA) lead the procession through the capital’s historic Old Town.
You must have a Torch or Procession Wristband to participate in this year’s Torchlight Procession.
Anyone under 16yrs MUST be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18 years of age.
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