There's A Magical Floating Lantern Festival Coming To Ontario This Summer

There will be thousands of lit-up lanterns! 😍

A Magical Lantern Festival Near Toronto Is Happening This Summer
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You'll feel like you're in Disney's Tangled at this enchanting lantern festival near Toronto.

It's time to make some plans as you won't want to miss The Lights on Saturday, July 31, at Johnson Farm in Ohsweken.

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When you arrive, you'll get everything you need to decorate a sky lantern with your wish for the future.

Then you can explore around the grounds to enjoy live music, stuff your face with yummy food from the food trucks, and shop at the different vendors.

Then once it gets dark, it promises to be a moment you won't forget as all the lanterns float in the sky to create a magical ambiance.

The Lights

Price: TBA

When: Saturday, July 31, 2021

Address: 3721 fourth Line, Ohsweken, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Toronto, and they will have tons of space at the launch zone so people can stay 6 feet apart.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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  • Stephanie White
    Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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