About this Event
✨ TAMPA, GET READY FOR A MAGICAL WEEKEND UNDER THE STARS! ✨
Join us for the Tampa Water Lanterns & Kites Festival, a beautiful two-day celebration bringing families, friends, and communities together through glowing water lanterns, colorful kites, delicious Asian street food, music, and unforgettable memories!
Whether you're looking for a romantic date night, a family outing, or a relaxing evening with friends, this is an experience you won't want to miss!
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – OPEN TO EVERYONE!
📅 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 12–13, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily
🏮 Water Lantern Release: 7:00 PM Each Night
📍 Location: 6400 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏮 MAGICAL WATER LANTERN RELEASE
Write your wishes, dreams, hopes, or a heartfelt message to someone special on your very own water lantern.
As the sun sets, watch hundreds of glowing lanterns illuminate the water, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable experience!
Our lanterns use LED lights instead of flames and will be collected by our cleanup team after the event.
🪁 COLORFUL KITES
Enjoy the beautiful sight of colorful kites filling the sky! Bring your own kite and enjoy an afternoon outdoors with your family and friends.
🍜 ASIAN STREET FOOD & DRINKS
Come hungry! Explore delicious Asian-inspired street food, refreshing drinks, tasty desserts, and more from participating food vendors.
🎶 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy music, entertainment, and a lively festival atmosphere throughout the weekend!
❤️ FAMILY FUN & COMMUNITY
Bring your family, friends, or that special someone! Relax, enjoy delicious food, take beautiful photos, and create lasting memories together.
🏮 WATER LANTERN EXPERIENCE
Lantern Release: 7:00 PM Each Night
Water lanterns will be available for purchase at the festival.
Each lantern kit includes:
- 1 Water Lantern
- 1 LED Candle
- 1 Marker to Write Your Wishes
IMPORTANT: All lanterns must be released within the designated water lantern release area. Our team will retrieve the lanterns after the event to help protect the environment.
🎟️ FREE FESTIVAL ADMISSION!
Admission to the festival is completely FREE!
Come enjoy the food, music, colorful kites, and beautiful atmosphere without purchasing a lantern.
Water lanterns, food, and beverages are sold separately.
❤️ LET'S LIGHT UP TAMPA TOGETHER!
This festival is about bringing people together, celebrating love, hope, family, friendship, and creating beautiful memories.
Whether you're celebrating someone special, making a wish for the future, or simply enjoying a peaceful evening by the water, we invite you to be part of this magical experience.
SAVE THE DATE! DECEMBER 12–13, 2026!
📍 6400 E Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33610
⏰ 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Daily
🏮 Lantern Release at 7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Hosted by Saigon Night Market
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Event venue & nearby stays
Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, United States
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