Brighton came alive on Saturday evening as thousands of spectators lined the streets to witness the city’s iconic Burning the Clocks parade, now in its 30th year. The cherished winter solstice festival brought together community members in a dazzling display of lanterns, music, and fire, culminating in a dramatic bonfire on Brighton beach.
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With an estimated 30,000 attendees, the event continues to be a major highlight in Brighton’s cultural calendar. This year’s theme, “Voyager,” paid tribute to personal and collective journeys, inspired by Carl Sagan’s poignant reflection on humanity:
Brighton’s Burning the Clocks continues to be a beacon of creativity and community spirit, lighting up the darkest days of winter and uniting people in shared celebration. As lanterns were consigned to the flames on the beach, they carried with them the hopes, memories, and aspirations of a city ready to embrace another year.
