Asian Water Lantern Festival
NEW DATE: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Chippawa Park Pond
90 First Ave, Welland
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Dusk)
Free to attend, this event is designed to address anti-Asian racism, by creating a safe space, using art to encourage dialogue, compassion and understanding. This quiet and personal reflective event is family-friendly and designed to especially accommodate those with mobility and sensory/auditory concerns.
Due to the forecasted thunderstorms, rain, and extreme heat, it has been decided that the Water Lantern Festival scheduled for August 3, 2024, has been rescheduled to August 4, 2024. This decision was made to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, volunteers, City of Welland and Festival Staff, as well as to provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to celebrating with you on August 4 at Chippawa Park Pond at 7:00 pm, and thank you for your continued support.
Most Sincerely,
Water Lantern Festival Team and Bridges Niagara
We’re hoping you can volunteer with us, to bring this event to the community.
Enjoy live traditional and modern Chinese music, vocalist, dancers and representing the Niagara Korean Culture Centre the Niagara Taekwondo Demonstration Team and KPop dancers, are scheduled to appear between 7pm and 8:30 pm. Be sure to stay for the Great Launch at dusk when all the lanterns will be floated upon the water at once. This event is free to attend, to enjoy the live entertainment and watch the water lanterns float upon the pond.
Niagara Korean Culture Centre
Niagara Korean School
Niagara Taekwondo
All online sales have ended. Lantern Kits, foods and beverages will be available for purchase on-site, while supplies last. CASH ONLY.
Please note that all food items may have cross-contamination of possible food allergy/sensitive ingredients. Attendees are cautioned when ordering and consuming food and beverage items.
There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled. In the case of bad weather or postponement, we will make notices on our Facebook page @niagarafolkarts. Note that in case of bad weather, the postponement date will be Sunday, August 4, 2024. Please revisit this page for details if bad weather occurs on August 3rd.
Parking at the event.
Free parking is available at the curbs that touch and surround Chippawa Park, with a few dedicated spots located on First Avenue between Fitch Street and Linrose Avenue. Please be respectful when parking on adjoining side streets as we want to be good Neighbors to the homeowners there. There are 2 Accessibility spots located near the pavilion, on First Avenue, which will not be monitored by event organizers.
Accessibility Parking
Not monitored by the Festival, there are a few spaces in the existing parking lot and curb parking, located near the 90 First Ave Sign. We have made arrangements to have a drop off area near the Rose Garden, at the top of the hill, near the Fitch Street/First Ave intersection. From there, a paved pathway will lead to the event site, about a 1 minute walk. This is a good option for those with mobility concerns.
Note that in case of bad weather, the postponement date will be Sunday, August 4, 2024. Please revisit this page for details if bad weather occurs on August 3rd.
