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Torchlight Procession
Sunday 30 December 2012
The opening event of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2012/13 celebrations is the spectacular Torchlight Procession.
A total sell-out in 2011, last year’s event welcomed over 25,000 people to this world renowned family event. Join thousands of torch carriers as they illuminate the city from our new start position of Chambers Street to the Son et Lumière and fireworks finale on Calton Hill, led by Shetland’s Up Helly Aa’ Vikings and the massed pipes and drums.
Torchlight procession leaves Chambers Street at 6.30pm
Procession from Chambers Street to Calton Hill Son et Lumiere and Fireworks Finale
Free unticketed event
Son et lumière and Fireworks Finale
The spectacular finale to the Torchlight Procession is a Son et Lumiére light and firework display, signaling the beginning of the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival.
7.45pm approx.
Calton Hill
Free unticketed event
Advanced sales of Torch Vouchers are now sold out. A limited number at £7.00 each will be available from 2pm at Chambers Street on the night (subject to availability)
+ Buy Torchlight Voucher
Proceeds from the sale of torches go to both Radio Forth Cash for Kids and Barnardo’s Scotland.
For more information visit: www.barnardos.org.uk www.forthone.com
