Posted in New Orleans June 03, 2017 by

The Lantern Festival Near New Orleans You Won’t Want To Miss This Year

Have you ever seen a large-scale lantern festival? If not, you’re going to want to check out this one coming up this summer in Gulfport. It’s going to be an amazing evening, I just know it!

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The lights festival will take place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Rd, Gulfport, MS.
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This national fest is coming to the greater New Orleans area to provide a beautiful evening of reflection, friendship and fun.
The way this festival works is each person is given their own personal lanterns and torches.
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Participants are invited to set an intention around the lantern that they set to the sky, sharing personal dreams and goals.
The fest makes sure to use biodegradable lanterns and takes other precautions to make sure there is not a negative impact on the environment.
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Alongside the lanterns, food trucks, music, and other entertainment is on hand to create a beautiful evening.
So if you're looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy lanterns going into the sky in New Orleans, check out the lantern fest.
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We think it will be a beautiful evening that will offer you the relaxation and beauty you need to completely recharge.

To learn more about the New Orleans festival coming up this summer, check out this website: https://thelightsfest.com/event/new-orleans/. Let us know if you have any thoughts or ideas about what you want to put into the air when you attend the festival!