Engagements Gallery

Mayoral Engagements Gallery

This page is currently being developed – last update 09/12/25

This gallery provides a record of the Mayor of Dover’s official engagements, including civic ceremonies, community events, and formal visits. The Mayor represents the town at a range of functions, supporting local initiatives, recognising achievements, and fulfilling ceremonial duties.

Dover Winter Lantern Festival – Wildlife Heroes
(6th Dec 2025 – Winter Community Event)

The fifth Dover Winter Lantern Festival lit up the town centre with giant wildlife lantern puppets,
a youth-led parade and a quiet fireworks finale. Thousands of residents and visitors joined the celebration,
showcasing Dover’s growing cultural identity and commitment to wildlife-friendly, community-led events.

Lanterns illuminating Dover town centre at the Winter Lantern Festival 2025

Lantern procession making its way through Dover town centre

Illuminated wildlife-themed lantern artwork at the festival

Crowds gathered in Pencester Gardens during the Winter Lantern Festival

Giant wildlife lantern puppet above the crowd

Quiet fireworks lighting the sky during the Dover Winter Lantern Festival finale

Lantern bearers taking part in the Winter Lantern Festival procession

Inaugural Call of the Mystic World Voyager (3rd Oct 2025)

The inaugural call of the Mystic World Voyager into the Kent port, in the Garden of England, was marked by a special ceremony where Councillor Biggs, Mayor of Dover, joined Captain Jeremy onboard for a commemorative plaque exchange.