Updated: November 5, 2026
Water Lantern Festival
Experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival in Colorado Springs.
A Night to Remember
The Colorado Springs Water Lantern Festival fosters connections and community spirit. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, engaging games, fun activities and vibrant vendors. The highlight of the night is the stunning display of thousands of lanterns, each adorned with heartfelt messages of love, hope and dreams, gently floating and reflecting upon the water. Come and be part of this enchanting celebration that brings people together in a beautiful, serene setting.
Event Details
Date
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Location
Memorial Park - Prospect Lake | 1605 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost
Early Bird: $30.99
Regular: $32.99
Late: $42.99
Day of: $57.99
Schedule
5:30 pm – Gates Open
5:30 - 9:30 pm – Enjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun
8:00 pm – Design your Lantern
8:30 - 9:30 pm – Lantern Launch
9:30 pm – Event Ends
What's Included
With every adult ticket, you'll receive:
- An entry wristband granting access to the festival area and food trucks
- A floating lantern kit complete with an LED candle
- A commemorative drawstring bag
- Conversation cards to spark meaningful interactions
- A deck of playing cards for some light-hearted fun
- A marker for personalizing your lantern
- Entry into the scavenger hunt giveaway
- Comprehensive lantern retrieval and water clean-up services
Your ticket price not only ensures the collection and removal of lanterns after the event but also includes the clean-up of any existing litter in and around the water. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds supports Water.org, aiding their mission to provide safe water and sanitation to families worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
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Sustainability
After the event, dedicated staff will ensure that all lanterns are carefully collected. Additionally, any existing trash in and around the water will be removed. The lanterns are crafted from eco-friendly materials such as rice paper and wood, and every effort is made to reuse and recycle the LED candles.
