Experience the Magic of Water Lantern Festival w/ Admissions for 1-4 People & Witness Glowing Lanterns Light Up the Sky
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Join a breathtaking evening at the Water Lantern Festival, where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, symbolizing hope and unity.
Highlights
Gain entry to an inspiring community event recognized as USA TODAY's #1 Festival, fostering connection and shared memories without long travel.
Receive a complete floating lantern kit (including an LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards) for a personalized and reflective experience.
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with food trucks, music, and fun activities from gates open until the magical lantern launch.
Participate in a breathtaking lantern launch as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings.
A perfect gift for anyone seeking a unique, peaceful, and profoundly moving experience, celebrating life while respecting the environment.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursNovember 8, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Duration4 hours
Event Schedule
Gates Open
Begin your magical evening as the festival gates open, welcoming you to an inspiring community gathering.
Festival Delights
Savor delicious treats from a variety of food trucks, enjoy live music, and engage in fun activities throughout the afternoon.
Design Your Lantern
Personalize your floating lantern by writing down hopes, dreams, or messages of remembrance, preparing it for the tranquil launch.
Magical Lantern Launch
Witness thousands of glowing lanterns drift across the water, creating a breathtaking and unified display of light and reflection.
Event Ends
The evening comes to a peaceful close as the last lanterns gently float, leaving you with lasting memories of hope and connection.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the Water Lantern Festival?
The Water Lantern Festival is a magical and inspiring event where thousands of glowing lanterns are released onto the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings. It's an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate life with community.
What does each adult ticket include?
Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry with access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit (with an LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards), and participation in the lantern launch, followed by professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up.
Is the Water Lantern Festival committed to sustainability?
Yes, the Water Lantern Festival has a strong commitment to sustainability, ensuring all lanterns are retrieved and the water is cleaned, allowing you to celebrate beautifully while respecting the environment.
Why is the Water Lantern Festival recognized as a top event?
The Water Lantern Festival is recognized as USA TODAY's #1 Festival because it brings communities together, inspires shared stories, creates lasting bonds, and offers a unique and unforgettable experience of peace and reflection.
Join a breathtaking evening at the Water Lantern Festival, where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, symbolizing hope and unity.
Highlights
Gain entry to an inspiring community event recognized as USA TODAY's #1 Festival, fostering connection and shared memories without long travel.
Receive a complete floating lantern kit (including an LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards) for a personalized and reflective experience.
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with food trucks, music, and fun activities from gates open until the magical lantern launch.
Participate in a breathtaking lantern launch as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings.
A perfect gift for anyone seeking a unique, peaceful, and profoundly moving experience, celebrating life while respecting the environment.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursNovember 8, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Duration4 hours
Event Schedule
Gates Open
Begin your magical evening as the festival gates open, welcoming you to an inspiring community gathering.
Festival Delights
Savor delicious treats from a variety of food trucks, enjoy live music, and engage in fun activities throughout the afternoon.
Design Your Lantern
Personalize your floating lantern by writing down hopes, dreams, or messages of remembrance, preparing it for the tranquil launch.
Magical Lantern Launch
Witness thousands of glowing lanterns drift across the water, creating a breathtaking and unified display of light and reflection.
Event Ends
The evening comes to a peaceful close as the last lanterns gently float, leaving you with lasting memories of hope and connection.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the Water Lantern Festival?
The Water Lantern Festival is a magical and inspiring event where thousands of glowing lanterns are released onto the water, symbolizing hope, love, and new beginnings. It's an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate life with community.
What does each adult ticket include?
Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry with access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit (with an LED candle, marker, conversation cards, and playing cards), and participation in the lantern launch, followed by professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up.
Is the Water Lantern Festival committed to sustainability?
Yes, the Water Lantern Festival has a strong commitment to sustainability, ensuring all lanterns are retrieved and the water is cleaned, allowing you to celebrate beautifully while respecting the environment.
Why is the Water Lantern Festival recognized as a top event?
The Water Lantern Festival is recognized as USA TODAY's #1 Festival because it brings communities together, inspires shared stories, creates lasting bonds, and offers a unique and unforgettable experience of peace and reflection.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires November 8, 2025.
- Amount paid never expires.
- Registration 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.
- Online reservation required.
- Online redemption required.
- Merchant contact information will be available for you 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.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- May be repurchased every 30 days.
About Water Lantern Festival - St. Cloud, FL
Light The Water in a Way You'll Never Forget at the Water Lantern Festival! Experience the magic of thousands of lanterns reflecting on the water at over 150 events across North America. Celebrate life, love, unity, peace, and remembrance.
This festival is more than a visual spectacle; it's an emotional journey. Write down your hopes and dreams or a heartfelt message to a loved one, then set it afloat. Feel the therapeutic power as the serene setting and lantern release provide space for emotional healing and rejuvenation.
Create moments of introspection, forge lasting connections, and celebrate love in all its forms. Honor cherished memories by dedicating a lantern, and use the event to set intentions and goals for the future.
Water Lantern Festival is committed to sustainability. They follow a “leave no trace” policy, ensuring each community is cleaner and more beautiful after every event. Be a part of this unforgettable experience.