Brighton’s Burning the Clocks Parade Attracts Over 30,000 Attendees

Organisers have announced that more than 30,000 individuals attended the annual Burning the Clocks parade in Brighton on Saturday. The parade adopted a “voyager” theme, which organisers described as “reflecting on our own journeys” and was inspired by astronomer Carl Sagan. Approximately 1,600 people participated in the procession, carrying thousands of lanterns through the streets, as the event marked its 30th year. Same Sky, the community arts organisation responsible for the winter solstice celebration, indicated that while a final count of attendees was not yet available, the number exceeded that of the previous year. A spokesperson for Same Sky expressed gratitude, stating: “Thank you to everyone who celebrated the 30th Burning the Clocks and joined to make it a brilliant evening.” The winter solstice signifies the shortest day of the year, and organisers of the Brighton event describe it as providing “an antidote to the excesses of Christmas.” The event proceeded despite strong winds, which had caused the cancellation of the Brighton Winter Fayre, originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.