Water Lantern Festival: Experience a Magical Evening of Hope, Dreams, and Connection in Washington (Save up to 24%)
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Celebrate life at Washington’s Water Lantern Festival—an uplifting, all-ages experience where glowing lanterns drift across tranquil waters, each one carrying a message of hope, love, and togetherness.
Highlights
Admission Includes — wrist band, food truck access, lantern kit with LED candle, keepsake bag, conversation & playing cards, marker, and eco-friendly clean-up.
Watch thousands of glowing lanterns drift across the water in a breathtaking show of peace and unity.
Enjoy live music, tasty food trucks, and fun activities before the lantern launch lights up the night.
Gift a night of glowing memories—perfect for sharing peace, reflection, and connection with loved ones.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursDate - October 11, 2025.
Gates open at 3:30PM, with the event concluding at 7:30PM. - DurationApproximately 4 hours
- LocationColumbia Park, Highway 240 & Columbia River, Kennewick, WA 99336
- PhotographyFeel free to take photos and capture the atmosphere—it’s a lovely way to remember the evening.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
Begin your unforgettable evening as the festival gates open, granting you access to all the pre-launch festivities.
Enjoy Food Trucks, Music & Fun
Savor delicious offerings from various food trucks, enjoy vibrant music, and engage in fun activities throughout the festival area.
Design Your Lantern
Personalize your floating lantern with hopes, dreams, or memories using the provided marker and conversation cards.
Lantern Launch
Witness and participate in the breathtaking lantern launch, as thousands of glowing lanterns gracefully drift across the water, creating a stunning display of unity and peace.
Event Ends
The magical evening concludes, leaving you with lasting memories of hope and connection.
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 experience like?
The Water Lantern Festival is an inspiring event where thousands of glowing lanterns are launched onto the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings. It's a magical evening designed for reflection, connection, and celebrating life with music, food, and community.
What does each admission ticket to the festival include?
Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry, access to delicious food trucks and entertainment, a floating lantern kit with an LED candle, a commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, playing cards, a marker for personalizing your lantern, and professional lantern retrieval with water clean-up for environmental sustainability.
How does the Water Lantern Festival promote sustainability?
The Water Lantern Festival is strongly committed to environmental responsibility. All lanterns are meticulously retrieved from the water by staff after the event, ensuring thorough clean-up and a beautiful way to celebrate while respecting nature.
Is there an age limit to the Water Lantern Festival?
No age limits, just good vibes! The Water Lantern Festival welcomes everyone—from toddlers to grandparents. Kids 8 and under get in free (lantern kit not included), and all guests agree to the event waiver upon entry. Whether you're coming with family, friends, or flying solo, this glowing celebration is all about sharing the magic together.
What can I expect to do at the festival besides launching a lantern?
Before the main lantern launch, you can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with delicious offerings from various food trucks, listen to engaging music, and partake in fun activities. There's plenty of time to socialize, relax, and design your lantern.
Celebrate life at Washington’s Water Lantern Festival—an uplifting, all-ages experience where glowing lanterns drift across tranquil waters, each one carrying a message of hope, love, and togetherness.
Highlights
Admission Includes — wrist band, food truck access, lantern kit with LED candle, keepsake bag, conversation & playing cards, marker, and eco-friendly clean-up.
Watch thousands of glowing lanterns drift across the water in a breathtaking show of peace and unity.
Enjoy live music, tasty food trucks, and fun activities before the lantern launch lights up the night.
Gift a night of glowing memories—perfect for sharing peace, reflection, and connection with loved ones.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursDate - October 11, 2025.
Gates open at 3:30PM, with the event concluding at 7:30PM. - DurationApproximately 4 hours
- LocationColumbia Park, Highway 240 & Columbia River, Kennewick, WA 99336
- PhotographyFeel free to take photos and capture the atmosphere—it’s a lovely way to remember the evening.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
Begin your unforgettable evening as the festival gates open, granting you access to all the pre-launch festivities.
Enjoy Food Trucks, Music & Fun
Savor delicious offerings from various food trucks, enjoy vibrant music, and engage in fun activities throughout the festival area.
Design Your Lantern
Personalize your floating lantern with hopes, dreams, or memories using the provided marker and conversation cards.
Lantern Launch
Witness and participate in the breathtaking lantern launch, as thousands of glowing lanterns gracefully drift across the water, creating a stunning display of unity and peace.
Event Ends
The magical evening concludes, leaving you with lasting memories of hope and connection.
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 experience like?
The Water Lantern Festival is an inspiring event where thousands of glowing lanterns are launched onto the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings. It's a magical evening designed for reflection, connection, and celebrating life with music, food, and community.
What does each admission ticket to the festival include?
Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry, access to delicious food trucks and entertainment, a floating lantern kit with an LED candle, a commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, playing cards, a marker for personalizing your lantern, and professional lantern retrieval with water clean-up for environmental sustainability.
How does the Water Lantern Festival promote sustainability?
The Water Lantern Festival is strongly committed to environmental responsibility. All lanterns are meticulously retrieved from the water by staff after the event, ensuring thorough clean-up and a beautiful way to celebrate while respecting nature.
Is there an age limit to the Water Lantern Festival?
No age limits, just good vibes! The Water Lantern Festival welcomes everyone—from toddlers to grandparents. Kids 8 and under get in free (lantern kit not included), and all guests agree to the event waiver upon entry. Whether you're coming with family, friends, or flying solo, this glowing celebration is all about sharing the magic together.
What can I expect to do at the festival besides launching a lantern?
Before the main lantern launch, you can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with delicious offerings from various food trucks, listen to engaging music, and partake in fun activities. There's plenty of time to socialize, relax, and design your lantern.
Need To Know Info
- Limit 30 per person.
- May be repurchased every 30 days.
- Online Redemption Required. Merchant contact information will be available for you after purchase in My Stuff.
- Online reservation required.
- To guarantee your spot at the event, we highly recommend you 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.
- The event will be held rain or shine.
- No refunds or exchanges will be issued due to inclement weather or other natural elements beyond our control.