The Lantern Festival in Ulverston has picked up an award for 'making a difference in the community'.

As part of Lancashire Day last week, the Lancastrian Awards for 2024 were announced on Wednesday, November 27.

This saw a number of people and events across the region receive recognition for holding the true values of this part of the country.

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The Friends of Real Lancashire (FRL), who organised the awards, said: "This remarkable event exemplifies community spirit and volunteerism with locals of all ages coming together to create the lanterns and organise the festivities.

"From children to adults, everyone plays a role in making this event a success."

Returning in September earlier this year, the Lantern Festival followed the theme of 'Story Time' which saw participants bring their favourite fictional characters to life.

The festival has grown into a beloved annual tradition, bringing together the entire community in a celebration of 'creativity and light'.

Originating in the 1980s, the event features hand-made lanterns, which are paraded through the town, 'transforming the streets into a magical display of art'.

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The FRL added: "The Lantern Festival not only fosters a deep sense of pride and unity within Ulverston, but it also attracts visitors from far and wide, enhancing the town's cultural vibrancy and making it a shining example of community collaboration.

"[Their] creativity, community spirit, and dedication to celebrating the arts make them a shining example of what makes Lancashire special."

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The award is just the latest success for the festival, which celebrated its best donations in a decade after the 2024 edition.

The event organisers revealed in October that, thanks to the support of the local community, a total of £3,367 was raised through both online and on-the-day donations.

Whilst the organisers will be celebrating this recent recognition, attention has already turned to the event's return in 2025, with the date of Saturday, September 20 recently confirmed.