The Water Lantern Festival In Connecticut That’s A Night Of Pure Magic
There’s a water lantern festival heading to Connecticut and you won’t want to miss it! The evening promises to be truly magical as hundreds of glowing lanterns travel across the water. Bring the whole family for an engaging and illuminating night of fun.
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The Water Lantern Festival has been making its way across the United States and soon will land in Connecticut. This incredible festival will take place Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mill Pond Park in Newington.
The Water Lantern Festival starts at 4:00 when the gates open for unlimited access to food trucks, music, and fun. Then at 7:00 it will be time to make your lantern.
Once you light your lantern, it will send off a soft glow illuminating your words, pictures, or designs. The lanterns are composed of rice paper and wood and are completely eco-friendly.
At 7:30 the launching begins. Hundreds of glowing lanterns will be sent out onto the water creating a captivating light show. Gather with friends, family, and complete strangers to celebrate life at this unique water lantern festival.
Save the date of April 13 and purchase your tickets now for this spellbinding event. Tickets start at $25 for adults, $12 for youth ages 8-14, and $0 for kids 7 and under (tickets must be reserved even though they are free). As the festival gets closer, prices for entry will increase, so purchase yours today online.
The One World team cleans up the lanterns after each festival. They also clean up any pre-existing trash around the water leaving the environment cleaner than before the festival. Learn more about the Water Festival by visiting their website. You can also check them out on Facebook.
Do you know someone that would love this special festival? There’s another nighttime event coming even sooner to Connecticut that you’ll love. The next total lunar eclipse will be here before the month is out and it’s predicted to be spectacular.
