The Water Lantern Festival In Wisconsin Is A Night Of Pure Magic

There’s a magical festival in Wisconsin this summer that will cast a spell on attendees. A touring event called the Water Lantern Festival is coming to Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison (and possibly other cities). It promises to offer an experience like no other – a mesmerizing evening that allows participants to connect in a special and personal way. Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s Water Lantern Festival.

The event is based on a simple, yet profound idea – beautiful floating lanterns that carry special personal messages.

Each festival attendee receives a lantern kit, comprising a floating lantern, a marker for personalization, and an LED light source. All you need to do is sit back and wait for the sun to set.

As night falls, the lanterns are then carefully lit and released onto the water. They create a stunning visual display as they gently drift along the surface.

The soft glow of the lanterns, combined with their reflections on the water, creates a magical and tranquil ambiance. It’s one of the summer’s best photo opportunities.

It’s also a time for reflection. Releasing the lanterns onto the water symbolizes the release of one's aspirations, dreams, or burdens into the universe.

As the lanterns drift away, their soft glow and reflections dance upon the water's surface. It’s a magical little flotilla of shared hopes and dreams.

The Water Lantern Festival continues to add more dates and locations in Wisconsin and beyond. See the latest schedule of events on the Water Lantern Festival website. I know this is a Wisconsin summer event you won’t want to miss! There are a lot of other great festivals and events in Wisconsin this year as well. Here’s where to find them.