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San Jose Water Lantern Festival

San Jose, California

The organizer lists November 14 and 15, 2026 at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, California. Gates open at 2 p.m. Pacific; the lantern launch runs 5–6 p.m. each day. Confirm the selected date and current total on the official page.

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Quick facts

Usual hours
Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 2026, each beginning at 2 p.m. Pacific. Gates open at 2 p.m.; 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 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026. This label describes the season, not whether the gates are open right now.

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Dates & hours

November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026

  1. Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 2026, each beginning at 2 p.m. Pacific. Gates open at 2 p.m.;

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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

Almaden Lake Park
6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120
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Parking & transportation

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 San Jose event page ↗

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Frequently asked questions

When is the San Jose Water Lantern Festival?

The organizer lists November 14 and 15, 2026, each beginning at 2 p.m., with the lantern launch scheduled for 5–6 p.m.

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Where is it held?

The organizer lists Almaden Lake Park at 6099 Winfield Blvd in San Jose, California.

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Official sources

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

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Last verified · 2 official sources

Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.

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