Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week By David Ertischek on October 15, 2018 Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week The very popular annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parades are on Saturday and Sunday. There are also several lantern making workshops this week for kids (and adults).