Experience Magic: Water Lantern Festival Admission in St. Cloud, Recognized as Popular Festival (Up To 50% Off)
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Highlights
Experience the magic of thousands of glowing lanterns drifting across the water, creating a breathtaking scene of hope, love, and new beginnings.
Receive a complete floating lantern kit with an LED candle, marker, and drawstring bag, allowing participants to personalize their message and launch their dreams.
Enjoy full access to the festival area, featuring diverse food trucks, vibrant music, and engaging activities for a complete evening of entertainment.
Participate in an eco-conscious celebration with professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up, ensuring a beautiful event with a commitment to sustainability.
Offer the gift of an unforgettable, reflective experience for loved ones to share hopes, dreams, and memories under the stars.
What To Expect

Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursThe festival gates open at 3:30 PM and the event concludes at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- DurationThe entire festival experience lasts approximately 4 hours, from gates opening to event conclusion.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
The festival grounds welcome guests to begin their inspiring evening experience.
Festival Fun
Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with access to delicious food trucks, engaging music, and various fun activities.
Lantern Design
This is the dedicated time for participants to personalize their floating lanterns, inscribing them with hopes, dreams, or messages.
Lantern Launch
Witness the magical moment as thousands of glowing lanterns are gently released onto the water, creating a breathtaking display of unity and peace.
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 does each admission ticket include?
Each adult ticket provides a wristband for entry into the festival area, access to food trucks, a complete floating lantern kit with an LED candle and marker, a commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, playing cards, and the assurance of professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up services.
What is the Water Lantern Festival all about?
The Water Lantern Festival is an inspiring event designed to celebrate life, promote unity, and foster peace. Participants release thousands of glowing lanterns onto the water, each symbolizing hopes, dreams, love, and new beginnings, creating a breathtaking and reflective experience.
Are there any age restrictions for the Lantern Festival?
There is no age limit—the Lantern Festival is family-friendly and open to all. Children 8 and under are admitted free (no lantern included). All attendees must agree to the event waiver upon entry.
What measures are taken for environmental sustainability?
The Water Lantern Festival is committed to sustainability. They ensure all lanterns are retrieved from the water and the area is thoroughly cleaned, providing a beautiful celebration that respects the environment.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed. Please note this is an alcohol-free event. Food trucks will also be available on-site.
Highlights
Experience the magic of thousands of glowing lanterns drifting across the water, creating a breathtaking scene of hope, love, and new beginnings.
Receive a complete floating lantern kit with an LED candle, marker, and drawstring bag, allowing participants to personalize their message and launch their dreams.
Enjoy full access to the festival area, featuring diverse food trucks, vibrant music, and engaging activities for a complete evening of entertainment.
Participate in an eco-conscious celebration with professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up, ensuring a beautiful event with a commitment to sustainability.
Offer the gift of an unforgettable, reflective experience for loved ones to share hopes, dreams, and memories under the stars.
What To Expect

Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursThe festival gates open at 3:30 PM and the event concludes at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
- DurationThe entire festival experience lasts approximately 4 hours, from gates opening to event conclusion.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
The festival grounds welcome guests to begin their inspiring evening experience.
Festival Fun
Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with access to delicious food trucks, engaging music, and various fun activities.
Lantern Design
This is the dedicated time for participants to personalize their floating lanterns, inscribing them with hopes, dreams, or messages.
Lantern Launch
Witness the magical moment as thousands of glowing lanterns are gently released onto the water, creating a breathtaking display of unity and peace.
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 does each admission ticket include?
Each adult ticket provides a wristband for entry into the festival area, access to food trucks, a complete floating lantern kit with an LED candle and marker, a commemorative drawstring bag, conversation cards, playing cards, and the assurance of professional lantern retrieval and water clean-up services.
What is the Water Lantern Festival all about?
The Water Lantern Festival is an inspiring event designed to celebrate life, promote unity, and foster peace. Participants release thousands of glowing lanterns onto the water, each symbolizing hopes, dreams, love, and new beginnings, creating a breathtaking and reflective experience.
Are there any age restrictions for the Lantern Festival?
There is no age limit—the Lantern Festival is family-friendly and open to all. Children 8 and under are admitted free (no lantern included). All attendees must agree to the event waiver upon entry.
What measures are taken for environmental sustainability?
The Water Lantern Festival is committed to sustainability. They ensure all lanterns are retrieved from the water and the area is thoroughly cleaned, providing a beautiful celebration that respects the environment.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed. Please note this is an alcohol-free event. Food trucks will also be available on-site.
Need To Know Info
- Online redemption required. Merchant contact information will be available for you after purchase in your voucher. 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.
- 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.