Austin Water Lantern Festival Celebrates Centuries-Old Tradition

NORTH AUSTIN, TX—Mueller Lake Park, a 6.5 acre lake situated on 30 acres of beautifully developed greenspace, will host a unique and memorable event for the entire family. The Austin Water Lantern Festival, an evening of fun, happiness, hope and memory-making comes to Mueller on Saturday, March 7 beginning at 4 p.m.

Families, friends and neighbors will have an opportunity will gather to watch the mesmerizing glow of thousands of lit lanterns as they float on the calming waters of Mueller Lake. Participants will have the chance to set an intention or honor loved ones as they release their lanterns into the water. Floating water lantern festivals are a centuries old tradition that has endured across cultures.

Admission to the Austin Water Lantern Festival includes:

• Wristband for entry into the festival area with food trucks
• Floating lantern kit
• LED candle
• Commemorative drawstring bag
• Marker
• Lantern retrieval and water clean up

The Austin Water Lantern Festival is an eco-friendly event. The price of admission covers the cost of collection and removal of lanterns from the water after the event, as well as clean up of trash that may have been previously been in or around the water. Lanterns are made from rice and wood, and LED candles are reused and recycled. For more click HERE.

EVENT DETAILS

Austin Water Lantern Festival

Saturday, March 7 at 4 p.m.

Mueller Lake Park

4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

For tickets click HERE.

For more events, be sure and check out the North Austin/Pflugerville Patch Events Calendar.