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Water Lantern Festival | *promo code* to save 10%!
Witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and the lights reflecting upon the water on an emotional and unforgettable night.
Free admissions for kids under 8 with paid adult ticket. Lantern not included.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location: Waterfront Park, 231 E Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202
Event Schedule: Full event details will be emailed to you a week in advance.
Use our promo code THINGSTOLOU to save 10% off tickets!
Event Schedule
4:30 – Gates Open
4:30 – 8:30 – Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
7:00 - Design your Lantern
7:30 – 8:30 – Lantern Launch
8:30 – Event Ends
Event Information
- Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone.
- Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.
What to Bring
- Event Ticket
- Blanket/Warm Clothes
- Camping Chair
- Camera
- Bug Spray
Decorating Your Lantern
- Decorate your lantern with a message
- Assemble it with the rods and paper sleeve
- Place the LED candle inside
- Launch your lantern when instructed!
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