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Highlights
Attendees can join an inspiring event where thousands of floating lanterns illuminate the water, symbolizing hopes and dreams. This magical festival promotes unity and peace, offering a unique opportunity to connect and reflect.
About This Deal
Highlights
Celebrate life and set intentions during an inspiring evening where thousands of glowing lanterns create a breathtaking scene on the water.
Receive a complete floating lantern kit including an LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards, for a personalized and meaningful experience.
Enjoy access to vibrant food trucks and live music from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Participate in a globally recognized event, named USA TODAY's #1 Festival, known for fostering community connection and shared stories.
A perfect gift for friends and family, offering an unforgettable night of reflection, unity, and shared dreams.
What To Expect
As the gates open at 5:00 PM, guests are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant festival atmosphere, surrounded by lively music and the enticing aromas from various food trucks. This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, enjoy delicious treats, and soak in the energy as anticipation builds for the main event.
Later in the evening, the experience transforms into a deeply personal and collective celebration. Attendees will design their own floating lanterns, carefully writing down their hopes, dreams, or messages to loved ones. As dusk settles, thousands of these glowing lanterns are launched onto the water, creating a truly breathtaking and magical spectacle that symbolizes unity, peace, and new beginnings.
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursThe festival takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- DurationThe entire festival experience spans four hours, from gates open to event end, providing ample time for enjoyment and reflection.
- Ticket ValidityTickets are valid for admission on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and require online redemption prior to the event.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
Attendees can enter the festival grounds and begin enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Festival Entertainment
Guests can enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music, and other fun activities throughout the evening.
Lantern Design
Participants receive their floating lantern kits and can personalize their lanterns with messages, hopes, and dreams.
Lantern Launch
Thousands of beautifully decorated lanterns are released onto the water, creating a magical and memorable spectacle.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your Visit
Follow the link on your Groupon to select the date.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Enter your Groupon code at checkout.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the Water Lantern Festival about?
The Water Lantern Festival is an inspiring event where thousands of glowing lanterns light up the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings. It brings people together to celebrate life, honor loved ones, and set intentions for the future.
What is included with admission to the Water Lantern Festival?
Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry, a floating lantern kit (with LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards), a commemorative drawstring bag, and covers lantern retrieval and water clean-up.
Can I bring my own lantern?
No, please do not bring outside lanterns. To ensure safety and environmental responsibility, only merchant custom-designed lanterns (U.S. Patent No. 10,711,959 B2) are permitted. These are specially made to float properly and be easily collected by our team after the event. Additional lanterns will be available for purchase on-site if you'd like more than one.
Can I take pictures of the Water Lantern Festival?
Absolutely! You can 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!
Is the festival environmentally friendly?
Yes, the Water Lantern Festival is committed to sustainability, ensuring proper lantern retrieval and water clean-up after the event to respect the environment.
Is there an age limit for the lantern festival?
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.
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
- Registration required. To guarantee your spot at the event, redeem your ticket voucher within 48 hours of purchase. Due to maximum capacity limits, failure to redeem within this timeframe may result in forfeiture of your reservation.
- Online reservation required. Merchant contact information will be available after purchase in My Stuff.
- The event will be held rain or shine.
- All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued due to inclement weather or other natural elements beyond our control.
- Limit 30 per person.
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