Each ticket purchased includes a WATER LANTERN KIT to assemble, decorate and launch. Markers and tables will be available for you to let your creativity shine as you make your lantern one-of-a-kind!

Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs to comfortably enjoy the lantern launch and live music. While the event is open to the public to attend, purchasing a ticket allows you to become an active participant in the lantern festivities! 

DATE: August 17th

TIME: 6 PM- 9 PM

LOCATION: Herin City Park - Herrin, IL

6pm- Event Starts
6-8pm- Enjoy Festival Activities such as Live Music & Food Trucks
8pm- Lantern Launch
9pm- Event Ends

We are dedicated to ensuring our event has no negative environmental impact on our beautiful local park or its wildlife. While our lanterns are made of a wood base and paper and are biodegradable, after the event, our event staff will remove all lanterns from the water and pick up all trash left behind by event attendees. Water lanterns will be recycled and reused for future events!

Unfortunately, we cannot return every lantern to its original owner once the lanterns are released.

There is plenty of parking located all around the park facilities, but as you enter the park, you will see a specifically marked lot for event parking on your right. Don’t worry; we will have event staff to help guide you!

As our event is outdoor and weather dependent, the event will be rescheduled if inclement weather ensues. Your ticket will be valid for the rescheduled date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will be eligible for a refund on your ticket purchase upon request.

In the event of rescheduling due to weather, those who have purchased lantern kits/tickets will receive an email update including all necessary information such as the date change and how to request a refund.

Yes! Two restroom facilities are available for event guests within a short walking distance from the pond.

We suggest bringing a picnic blanket or lawn chair so you can comfortably view the lanterns next to the water on the green. However, seating is available at picnic tables around the park. The festival is outdoors in August, so bug repellent is always a good idea!

What goes up must come down! Not only are sky lanterns illegal in Illinois, but unfortunately, they threaten wildlife, pollute surrounding areas, and ultimately are a fire hazard. We intentionally chose water lanterns for our lantern festival to be as environmentally responsible as possible while providing a visually impactful event!