St. Martin's Lantern Parade (St. Martin's Umzug)

Celebrate the 3rd Annual St. Martin's Lantern Parade (Umzug), a magical German tradition of lanterns, music, and family fun 🏮 St. Martin's UmzugSaturday, November 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Experience one of Germany's most beloved family traditions in the heart of Austin. Join the German-Texan Heritage Society for our annual St. Martin's Umzug (Lantern Parade)—an evening filled with glowing lanterns, music, community, and the timeless story of St. Martin. Children and families will walk together through the historic grounds of the 1857 German Free School, carrying colorful lanterns as we celebrate a tradition that has been passed down for generations throughout Germany. Whether this is your first Umzug or one you've celebrated since childhood, everyone is welcome. A Tradition That Continues to Grow When we organized our first St. Martin's Umzug in 2024, we hoped that perhaps 50 people would attend. Instead, more than 225 families and friends joined us. In 2025, attendance grew to over 350 participants, confirming what we quickly learned: The German community, and many beyond it, loves this tradition. Now we're excited to continue growing this special evening with even more families in 2026. What to Expect - Lantern Parade around the historic German Free School grounds - Traditional St. Martin songs - The story of St. Martin and the spirit of kindness and generosity - German refreshments - A wonderful family-friendly evening celebrating German heritage - A magical atmosphere illuminated by hundreds of lanterns Location German Free School 507 E. 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 One of Austin's oldest historic landmarks and the home of the German-Texan Heritage Society. 🎟️ Help Us Keep This Tradition Alive Please purchase your tickets in advance so we can properly prepare for the evening and ensure enough refreshments and supplies for everyone. If you're able, please consider making an additional donation. As a nonprofit organization, every ticket and every contribution helps us continue bringing German traditions like the St. Martin's Umzug to Central Texas for future generations. Together, we're building a tradition that families can look forward to year after year. We can't wait to celebrate with you under the glow of hundreds of lanterns. Wir sehen uns beim St. Martin's Umzug! 🏮✨