Water Lantern Festival
Experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival in Colorado Springs
A Night to Remember
The Colorado Springs Watern Lantern Festival fosters connections and community spirit. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, engaging games, fun activities and vibrant vendors. The highlight of the night is the stunning display of thousands of lanterns, each adorned with heartfelt messages of love, hope, and dreams, gently floating and reflecting upon the water. Come and be part of this enchanting celebration that brings people together in a beautiful, serene setting.
Event Details
Date: August 24, 2024
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Location: Memorial Park - Prospect Lake | 1605 E Pikes Peak Ave.
Cost:
Early Bird (until 6/11/24) $28.33
Regular (until 8/16/24) $35.99
Late (until 8/23/24) $45.99
Day of: $59.99
There are also options for Ticket Protection. This protects your purchase from unforeseen circumstances like inclement weather. Ticket price and additional items purchased will be refunded, minus the processing and Ticket Protection fee. Ticket Protection valid up to 4 days prior to the event.
Schedule
5:00 pm – Gates Open
5:00 - 9:00 pm – Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
7:30 pm – Design your Lantern
8:00 - 9:00 pm – Lantern Launch
9:00 pm – Event Ends
What's Included
With every adult ticket, you'll receive:
- An entry wristband granting access to the festival area and food trucks
- A floating lantern kit complete with an LED candle
- A commemorative drawstring bag
- Conversation cards to spark meaningful interactions
- A deck of playing cards for some light-hearted fun
- A marker for personalizing your lantern
- Comprehensive lantern retrieval and water clean-up services
Your ticket price not only ensures the collection and removal of lanterns after the event but also includes the clean-up of any existing litter in and around the water. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds supports Water.org, aiding their mission to provide safe water and sanitation to families worldwide.
Sustainability
After the event, our dedicated staff will ensure that all lanterns are carefully collected. Additionally, we will remove any existing trash in and around the water. The lanterns are crafted from eco-friendly materials such as rice paper and wood, and we make an effort to reuse and recycle the LED candles.
