Magical lanterns light up the night at Coquitlam’s Water Lantern Festival, an unforgettable evening of reflection, connection and glowing beauty by the water.

In 2025 the event happens at Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park on August 16th.

Visit waterlanternfestival.com for tickets and full details about the event.

Water Lantern Festival in Coquitlam in 2025

The Water Lantern Festival is a heartwarming celebration of light, hope and community. The event brings together people of all ages to share meaningful moments and illuminate the night with glowing lanterns. Whether you’re writing a message to a loved one, setting intentions for the future or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this festival offers a unique and emotionally rich experience.

In addition to creating a beautiful atmosphere, the event supports a global cause. The Water Lantern Festival partners with Water.org, an organization working to bring safe water access to communities around the world. By participating, attendees can support clean water initiatives that improve health, increase access to education and change lives. Partial proceeds and donations at the event benefit the charity.

When & Where is the Water Lantern Festival

In 2025 the Water Lantern Festival takes place on Saturday, August 16th. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the evening continues until 9:30 pm. The event happens at Town Centre Park which is located at 1299 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.

Guests are welcome to arrive early to enjoy food trucks, music and activities before creating their lanterns and releasing them onto the water after sunset. The event brings a peaceful and welcoming experience for people of all backgrounds.

Between 5:30 and 9:30 pm attendees can enjoy the food truck foods, music and other fun activities. At around 8:00 pm everyone gets to design their lanterns and between 8:30 and 9:30 the lanterns get launched into Lafarge Lake (which will be a beautiful site to see)!

See the Water Lantern Festival website for full details about the event.

What to Expect at the Lantern Festival

As the gates open, the park fills with music and the warm energy of community spirit. Guests can explore a wide variety of vendor booths, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in a fun scavenger hunt.

When the sun sets, attendees can decorate their lanterns with personal messages or drawings before gently launching them onto the water. The glowing lanterns create a magical atmosphere, making this a memorable night for families, couples and friends to share together.

Visitors are encouraged to bring warm clothes, a blanket or camping chair, and a camera to capture the magical night.

Registration & Ticket Prices

General Admission tickets include access to the event, a lantern kit, scavenger hunt entry, a small gift pack with card games, and a drawstring bag.

Tickets cost $42.99 with early bird pricing until August 6th, or $47.99 with regular pricing until August 16th. If the event isn’t sold out, tickets are also available on site for $67.99. Children under 8 years old enter for free with a paying adult.

Group packages are also available. The VIP ticket is $77.99. It includes all general admission perks plus access to a VIP tent with drinks, snacks and a commemorative t-shirt. The Date Night Special costs $108.99 and comes with two General Admission tickets and a cozy park blanket or mandala. For groups, the Family/Friends 4-Pack is priced at $34.99 per person and includes all general admission perks, sold in sets of four.

Visit waterlanternfestival.com for tickets and full details about the event.