Event details
Event details
Water Lantern Festival Los Angeles (Saturday) is a family-friendly kids event in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug 1 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. From $30.99 (kids under 8 free). Best for ages All Ages. Check official details before you go.
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Price
$30.99+
From $30.99 (kids under 8 free)
Ages
Ages All Ages
Date
Saturday, Aug 1
Time
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
750 S Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
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Water Lantern Festival at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area — design your floating lantern, enjoy food trucks and live music, then launch together after dusk. Tickets include a lantern kit, LED candle, and markers. Family-friendly: children under 8 get in free (no ticket required); ages 8+ need a ticket. Gates open 5:30 pm; lantern design ~8:00 pm; launch 8:30–9:30 pm. Paid parking required (advance online parking recommended).
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
750 S Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
750 S Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733
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