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What's New This Year

2026 Season
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01
New Lantern Designs
Explore an expanded range of colorways, quotes, and themes within our Radiant collection—each aspect designed to reflect your moment in a meaningful way. 
02
On-Site Activities
Enjoy an updated curation of lawn games, photo moments, and a refreshed scavenger hunt experience before the lantern launch. 
03
Live Music
Expanded live music lineup with local and regional artists performing throughout the evening. 
04
Thoughtful Event Stewardship 
Our fully biodegradable lanterns are paired with an even greater commitment to responsible practices—ensuring each venue is carefully restored and left just as it was found. 
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Why Attend Water Lantern Festival?

Perfect for Every Occasion

Experience the therapeutic power of our festival, where the serene setting and the simple act of releasing lanterns create a unique space for emotional healing and rejuvenation. As you watch your lantern drift across the water, you're invited into quiet moments of reflection, fostering a deeper connection with yourself while forging lasting bonds with family, friends, and fellow attendees in a shared atmosphere of positivity and community.

Celebrate love in all its forms—whether for family, friends, or yourself—while honoring cherished memories by dedicating a lantern to those who hold a special place in your heart.

Embrace the beauty of the present moment, find joy in life's simple experiences, and use the festival as a catalyst for setting intentions, envisioning the future, and overcoming personal challenges.

Surrounded by hope, inspiration, and renewal, you'll feel empowered to set meaningful goals and spread joy, knowing your participation creates a ripple effect of light and positivity that extends far beyond the water.

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!