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Years Running

175+

Cities Worldwide

2m+

Lanterns Launched

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Event information

Water Lantern Festival was Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY. Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflect upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It's a night that you'll never forget.

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Company information

Water Lantern Festival began in 2018 with events in 34 cities with a combined attendance of over 130,000 participants. Water Lantern Festival is planning an even bigger tour next season - with over 100 festivals being planned worldwide! This is an event you don't want to miss.

Water Lantern Festival is committed to bringing people the best lantern festival experience available. Our team of event production experts has produced hundreds of different events throughout the world with a combined total of over 1,000,000 attendees. These events consistently receive a 5-star review rating with the BBB.

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Loved by Thousands

What Attendees Say

“The Water Lantern Festival was the most awesome event I have ever been to!”
The love, the emotions, the spirituality that filled the air was so overwhelming. The experience was a turning point in my life which I have been looking for. Thank you Water Lantern Festival.
Cindy Q.
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“The entire ambiance of the event is BEAUTIFUL”
This is a warm, uplifting, soul-filling activity that is sure to leave you filled with joy and love - not only through the expression of your dreams, hopes, and wishes, but especially in reading others as they float serenely by.
Kaley D.
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“It was such an incredible experience.”
I am so grateful i got to attend. When you see all the lanterns out on the water there is a moment where you feel your heart just fill with so much love it's indescribable, almost a spiritual experience.
Christy A.
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“Strangers coming together as a community in a peaceful and positive way.”
We were encouraged to share stories an d experiences and I felt the love and support throughout this "community" of people. What a wonderful experience!

Contact information

Water Lantern Festival
881 W. 700 N #102
Logan, UT 84321

support@waterlanternfestival.com