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Portland Water Lantern Festival

Portland, Oregon

The organizer lists Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon, 2–6 p.m., with the lantern launch from 5–6 p.m. The organizer states there is no parking available onsite.

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Quick facts

Usual hours
Saturday, November 21, 2026: gates open at 2 p.m. Pacific; food, music and activities run 2–6 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 4:30 p.m.; the water launch runs 5–6 p.m., when the event ends.
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Format
Water lantern festival
Organizer
Water Lantern Festival

Status & verification

Event status and verification

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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Dates & hours

November 21, 2026

  1. Saturday, November 21, 2026: gates open at 2 p.m. Pacific;

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  2. food, music and activities run 2–6 p.m.;

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  3. lantern decorating begins at 4:30 p.m.;

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  4. the water launch runs 5–6 p.m., when the event ends.

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Tickets & prices

Choose your ticket on the official event page. Published price amounts could not be independently confirmed during this check.

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Location & directions

Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
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Parking & transportation

  • The organizer’s page states there is no parking available onsite at Laurelhurst Park. Plan to arrive by another means or use nearby public parking, and check the official page for current guidance.Water Lantern Festival Portland event page ↗

What to expect

  • Participants decorate a floating lantern and join the scheduled water launch, with food trucks, music, and activities listed before the launch. This is a water lantern launch rather than a walk-through display.Water Lantern Festival Portland event page ↗

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Portland Water Lantern Festival?

The organizer lists Saturday, November 21, 2026, with gates opening at 2 p.m. Pacific and the lantern launch scheduled for 5–6 p.m.

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Is there parking at the Portland event?

The organizer’s page states there is no parking available onsite at Laurelhurst Park. Plan another way to arrive and check the official page for current guidance.

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Official sources

These pages were checked on October 8, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.

Update history

  • — Created from the organizer’s November 21, 2026 Portland, Oregon event listing, including its no-onsite-parking statement. Ticket prices and availability can change; verify the current total before purchase.Water Lantern Festival Portland event page ↗

Last verified · 2 official sources

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