Celebrate the coming of fall with lanterns, lights and community

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Saanich, BC – Celebrate the arrival of fall with a beautiful display of lanterns, vibrant lights and community connection at the Autumn Lantern Festival. Experience an impressive lantern loop display, a selection of food trucks offering diverse culinary delights, informative and interactive booths, a lantern-making workshop and a breath-taking community lantern promenade.

When: Saturday, September 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Where: Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lambrick Park

This family-friendly event will feature a rich cultural program, including performances by:

• lək̓ʷəŋən Dancers
• Victoria Chinese Opera Club
• Furusato Dance
• Sanpaguita Dancers
• Chinese Dance Victoria
• Bollywood Beats
• Lion Dancers

Remember to dress up and bring a hand-made LED lantern (or make one at the event). Prizes will be awarded for the best illuminated costumes, bikes and lanterns.

Getting here

We encourage residents to access the event by bike or by taking transit. Parking nearby is limited and we remind all attendees to respect local neighbourhood parking bylaws.

Learn more

Visit Saanich.ca/AutumnLanternFestival for more information.

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Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca