Smarties, we have a super fun event for you this weekend! The popular Lights Fest is happening this weekend, as thousands will come together to light up Charlotte as they release lanterns in the sky.
Enjoy a night of nostalgia, laughter, retro merch, and the best songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Sign me up!
“We are excited to introduce a fun ‘80s/’90s theme this year,” says Director of Event Operations Collin Maki. “It will be the ultimate time-travel experience!”
Some participants use the lantern release as a way to honor lost loved ones. Some will write on their lanterns a list of their hopes and dreams for the future, while others will use it as a way of letting go of things from their past. Some come to just enjoy food, live music, dancing, and the breathtaking sight of lighting the sky with thousands of lanterns.
What to expect:
Gates open a few hours before sunset. Enjoy live music, family-friendly entertainment, and local food trucks while we wait for nightfall. You can also use this time to decorate or write on your sky lanterns. Once it is dark, everyone releases their sky lanterns together and light up the sky!
Are the lanterns environmentally safe?
Yes! These lanterns are extremely safe and 100% biodegradable. They are made from rice paper, string, and bamboo. There is no metal wire in them. The rice-paper body of the lantern is fire-resistant to prevent the flame from traveling from the small fuel source suspended in the middle. They also have a very thorough clean-up crew who gathers the lanterns within 24 hours after the event and disposes of them properly.
TICKETS:
Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now. Kids tickets include a Fun Kit (no lantern) and are available for ages 4-12 and are $12. Children 3 and under are free. Each adult ticket includes a packet to be picked up at the event. The packet contains a lantern and a marker.
Date night packages are available for $175 and include 2 adult tickets, 2 lanterns and markers, a plush blanket and teddy bear, and a bottle of apple cider with champagne flutes.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Gates open at 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Lancaster Motor Speedway, 223 Shiloh Unity Rd. Lancaster, SC
LEARN MORE:
By visiting https://thelightsfest.com. Follow on instagram @thelightsfest or Facebook @thelightstour. Check out video on our YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@thelightsfest4324 #Whatlightsyou
ABOUT The Light Festival:
The Lights Festival is an event produced by Viive Events. They are a for-profit company with a dedication to making a lasting impact in each community they visit. For this reason, they partner with local charities and causes wherever they go. In Charlotte, they are partnering with Operation Underground Railroad which is a nonprofit fighting to end sex trafficking.
