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The festival takes place on June 24th in Sparta, Kentucky. People gather by the thousands to let these paper lanterns illuminate the night’s sky.
'We are all lost stars, trying to light up the night'✨✨✨ #lanternfest
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Until then, there will be music, dancing, s'mores, according to The Lantern Festival's event listing on Facebook.
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Worried about the environmental effects? Not to worry, these lanterns are reportedly 100 percent biodegradable. The festival also employs “professional ‘Lantern Chasers’” to clean-up the mess.
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Historically lanterns were used to symbolize good fortune, request favorable weather, or to celebrate the life of a loved one. The Lantern Festival encourages its attendees to find their own meaning of the event and to, of course, snap plenty of Instagrams. 📷
✨"My fairytale princess moment"✨👸🏼 #LanternFest 📷: @sierra__simmons
Posted by The Lantern Fest on Friday, May 5, 2017
WANT TO GO?
What: The Lantern Fest
Where: Kentucky Speedway, 1 Kentucky Speedway Blvd Sparta, Kentucky 41086
When: Saturday, June 24 from 5 PM - 10 PM
How much? $7-55
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