If you want to add a little magic to your summer this year, consider attending the Water Lantern Festival in an Ohio city near you. Coming to four different Ohio cities this year, the Water Lantern Festival is a truly enchanting event that celebrates the nature of life in a magical way. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t soon forget.

The Water Lantern Festival is a magical, nationwide festival that takes place in select cities across America during the summer months.
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Dates and times for the festival vary according to state and city location.
This year, the 2021 Water Lantern Festival will take place in four Ohio cities: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton.
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Please note: The dates and specific locations for the Columbus and Dayton festivals are currently TBA. For more information, visit the Water Lantern Festival website.
A celebration of life, this one-of-a-kind festival features food vendors, music, and hundreds of water lanterns.
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Each ticket includes a floating lantern, commemorative drawstring bag, marker, and a wristband.

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Attendees adorn their lanterns with inspiring, positive messages of hope—and when the sun sets they all take float. It's an enchanting sight to behold.
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Each and every one of the lanterns, which are made from rice paper and wood, are collected at the end of the event. The LED candles are also reused and recycled in an effort to make the event as eco-friendly as possible.
The Cincinnati Water Lantern Festival will take place on July 10 at Eden Park, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.
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For tickets and other information, click here.
The Cleveland Water Lantern Festival will take place on August 28 at Voinovich Bicentennial Park, with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.
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For tickets and other information, click here.

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