Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Water Lantern Festival brings a shared launch to Sunset Park
A personal message becomes part of a collective launch at Water Lantern Festival — Las Vegas on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Sunset Park gathering builds from lantern decorating to a scheduled hour on the water.
From a message to the water
The festival gives each ticket holder a lantern kit, marker and LED candle. Visitors can write a message on the paper sleeve, assemble it with the rods and put the light inside. The organizer invites people to choose their own message or intention, whether that means marking an occasion or reflecting on someone important to them.
Lantern design is on the schedule before the launch, so visitors interested in the hands-on part can plan to take part in both. Food trucks, music and activities are also scheduled during the gathering; the organizer describes the launch as a ceremony set to live music.
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Why the festival supplies the lanterns
Outside lanterns are not permitted. The organizer says its own design is made to float and to be collected afterward; extra lanterns can be purchased on-site.
The paper cover is described as biodegradable, with a wooden base and a battery-powered LED rather than an open flame. The organizer says its team retrieves the lanterns and picks up existing trash in and around the water, and that it reuses or recycles the LEDs when possible. Those are the organizer’s stated practices, rather than a verified result for this Las Vegas event.
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Choosing a ticket
General admission includes the lantern kit and festival access. For a pair, the Date Night package includes two general admission tickets and a blanket or mandala throw; the VIP option adds a tent with drinks and snacks and a commemorative T-shirt. The event also lists a four-person package sold in increments of four.
The event page lists regular general admission at $30.99, but displays several pricing tiers with conflicting availability labels. Check the booking page for the price and options applicable when purchasing.
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From decorating to launch
The Las Vegas schedule places lantern design ahead of the launch window, with food trucks, music and activities across the event.
2026-11-07 ·
- Gates open
- Food trucks, music and activities
- Design your lantern
- Lantern launch
- Event ends
Before you go
A lantern for a younger child
Children under 8 enter without a ticket, but free admission does not include a lantern. An additional lantern can be purchased on-site. Children 8 and older need a ticket; all attendees must agree to the event waiver.
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Picnic supplies and outdoor seating
Outside food and drinks are permitted, but the event is alcohol-free. The organizer suggests a lawn chair or blanket and clothing appropriate for the weather.
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Rain or shine
Severe weather, including lightning or high winds, may delay or reschedule the event. The organizer says it will communicate changes by email and social media.
Getting to Sunset Park
Destination and parking
The festival is at Sunset Park, 2601 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point; a specific festival entrance is not identified.
For parking locations, the organizer advises consulting the event guide, which it says is emailed to participants one week before the event.
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Before you make a plan
When is the lantern launch?
The Las Vegas schedule lists the launch from 5 to 6 p.m., after lantern design at 4:30 p.m.
Can I bring my own lantern?
No. Only the festival’s lanterns are permitted; additional ones can be purchased on-site.
Does a child under 8 get a lantern with free entry?
No. Children under 8 do not need a ticket, but their free admission does not include a lantern. An additional lantern can be purchased on-site.
Can I bring a pet?
The organizer asks visitors to leave pets at home, except for service animals. Service animals should be leashed or appropriately contained, and handlers should clean up after them.
What happens if the weather is severe?
The event is scheduled rain or shine, but lightning, high winds or other severe weather may cause a delay or rescheduling. The organizer says it will communicate changes by email and social media.
Can I transfer a ticket if my plans change?
The event page says tickets are transferable to another person or a future event; contact the organizer’s support team for help. Check the applicable purchase terms for refund conditions.
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Location & Google Maps
Sunset Park
2601 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
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