Water Lantern Festival: Enjoy live music, food vendors, make your own lanterns
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Water Lantern Festival will be coming to the Baton Rouge area for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 3.
“This will be our first year coming to Baton Rouge, however, we had our first event in Louisiana in New Orleans last year,” said Ben Gonzalez with the Water Lantern Festival.
Gates to the event will be opening at 5 p.m. and from 5-9 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy food from a variety of food trucks that are stationed throughout the event, live music and fun.
From there, attendees will get the chance to design their own lanterns at 7:30 p.m. before the lantern launch takes place from 8-9 p.m.
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“The Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections,” said Gonzalez. “Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns honored with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.”
Early bird adult ticket prices for this year’s festival are $28.33 until Wednesday, April 24. Regular prices are $35.99 until July 29, late prices are $45.99 until Aug. 2 and day-of prices are $55.99, according to the event’s website.
An adult ticket comes with the following items, according to the event’s website:
Wristband for entry into the festival area with access to food trucks.
Floating lantern kit.
LED candle.
Commemorative drawstring bag.
Conversation cards.
Playing cards.
Marker.
Lantern retrieval and water cleanup.
Children ages 7 and younger get in free, according to Gonzalez. Visit here to purchase tickets.
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“Our goal is to bring people the best lantern festival experience available, and attendees can expect an unforgettable night filled with messages of hope, love, happiness, healing, peace and connection,” said Gonzalez.
The Water Lantern Festival will be held at the Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy.
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