The Lantern Festival is a truly enchanting experience where families, friends, and communities unite to honor life, love, and hope. Guests of all ages come together for an evening of inspiration and togetherness. As countless lanterns drift gently across the water, their warm glow shimmering against the night sky, you’ll witness a breathtaking spectacle that fills hearts with joy and creates memories to last a lifetime.

Each General Admission ticket includes a festival entry wristband, a floating lantern kit with a lantern, tealight, and marker and entry into our scavenger hunt giveaway. Your ticket purchase also helps support the event by covering the costs of collecting and safely removing the lanterns from the water after the celebration, as well as cleaning up any debris in and around the area.

The lantern launch window typically begins at sunset and will continue for 1-2 hours until everyone has had an opportunity to launch their lantern into the water.

You’re welcome to arrive at any time, but the festival typically begins around three hours before sunset. To make the most of your experience, we suggest coming at least an hour before sunset so you can enjoy all the activities leading up to the lantern release. A detailed Lantern Festival Event Guide will be sent to all participants by email one week before the event with everything you need to know.

No age limit, all are welcome! The Lantern Festival is open to all ages and is a family-friendly event. Children ages 8 and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket; however, they will not receive a lantern. Please note that all attendees must agree to the event waiver, and by entering the festival grounds, you acknowledge and accept its terms.

We aim to offer convenient parking options near the festival area. However, parking availability may vary depending on the location, so please refer to the event guide for detailed information on nearby parking areas. We also highly encourage using public transportation, rideshare services, or carpooling for a smoother experience.

Absolutely! Our dedicated team carefully collects every lantern after the event to ensure no debris is left behind. We’re committed to protecting the environment

We kindly ask that you do not bring outside lanterns.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks to the event. However, please note that for the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, this is an alcohol-free event. We will also have a selection of fantastic food trucks on-site, so be sure to come hungry and indulge in some delicious offerings!

We love pets, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, we kindly ask that you leave them at home, unless they are service animals. If you plan to bring a service animal, please ensure they are kept on a leash or appropriately contained at all times, and we ask that you clean up after them to maintain a pleasant environment for everyone.

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, all of our events are alcohol-free events.

Tickets are non-refundable unless Ticket Protection was purchased. At The Water Lantern Festival, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our guests. We understand that plans can change, which is why we offer Ticket Protection for added peace of mind. If you choose not to purchase Ticket Protection, you will not be eligible for a full refund in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

We’re committed to holding our events, come rain or shine. The safety and enjoyment of our participants are our top priorities, and we closely monitor weather conditions in collaboration with the city and venue. In the event of unsafe weather or if local authorities advise, we may need to postpone the event to a later date. If this happens, you’ll be promptly notified via email, and our social media pages and website will be updated accordingly.

We’d love to bring our incredible Lantern Festival to your city! Simply email us at kundensupport@laternenfestival.com with your location and why you think your city would be the perfect place for the event.

Absolutely! We encourage you to capture the magic of the evening. It’s a night you’ll want to remember, so feel free to snap as many photos as you like!