Water lantern festival
UpcomingFort Lauderdale, Florida
The organizer lists Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Pending Commission Approval. Confirm the date and venue on the official page before planning travel; gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the launch runs 5:30–6:30 p.m.
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Upcoming The published season is November 21, 2026. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.
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Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗November 21, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026: gates open at 2:30 p.m. Eastern;
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗food, music and activities run 2:30–6:30 p.m.;
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗lantern decorating begins at 5 p.m.;
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗the water launch runs 5:30–6:30 p.m., when the event ends.
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗Choose your ticket on the official event page. Published price amounts could not be independently confirmed during this check.
View official ticketsPrices, fees, and availability may change. The organizer’s current terms control.
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View event guideThe organizer lists Saturday, November 21, 2026, with gates opening at 2:30 p.m. Eastern and the lantern launch scheduled for 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗The organizer’s page displays “Pending Commission Approval” for this event. Confirm the date and venue on the official page before purchasing or traveling.
Water Lantern Festival Fort Lauderdale event page ↗These pages were checked on October 8, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.
Last verified · 2 official sources
Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.