Water Lantern Festival Is Best Water Lantern Festival In Pittsburgh

Mother Nature certainly is taking us on a roller coaster ride this winter. But, before we know it, we’ll be standing on spring’s doorstep. With spring comes all of those traditional Pittsburgh activities: Opening day at PNC Park, our first trip to Kennywood Park, and eating lunch from a food truck outdoors. While we’ve still got quite a way to go until spring, that doesn’t mean we can’t start making plans. In fact, mark your calendar and buy your tickets for this water lantern festival in Pittsburgh sooner rather than later.

Add The Water Lantern Festival, set for Saturday, May 25, 2019, to the top of your spring bucket list.

The enchanting festival will be held at Allegheny Commons Park, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Launching of the lanterns is set for 9:30 p.m.

But, you'll find plenty to do *before* the lantern launch. Indulge in a delicious meal from one of the food trucks, or bring your own snacks and goodies.

Then, relax and listen to the live entertainment that's planned throughout the evening.

And, at 8 p.m., all guests will begin to decorate their lanterns. Add your own wishes, dreams, or memories to your lantern.

When the sun goes down, festival goers will begin launching their lanterns into the water. Generally, the lantern launch takes between an hour and two hours.

Planning on attending the Water Lantern Festival? Purchase your tickets as early as possible. Tickets are $30 until May 15, $35 until May 24, and $40 the day of the festival.

All tickets include admission to the festival, a wristband, a floating lantern and marker, and a keychain LED flashlight. The cost also helps to pay for the clean-up of the lanterns after the event.

Allegheny Commons Park West is located at W. Ohio St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Do you plan on going to this water lantern festival in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about the perfect outdoor destination for the whole family.

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The Water Lantern Festival In Pittsburgh That’s A Night Of Pure Magic

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