Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival 2024

Light the water at the Richard Lambert Foundation Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival Presented by Allo Fiber. This is a family friendly fundraising event for all ages to enjoy. The event will bring friends, family, neighbors, and community together to create an atmosphere of fun, shared memories, and hope.

West Hwy 7 Band

LIVE MUSIC - Sit back and enjoy some good ole’ Honky Tonk music from West Hwy 7, a local band born outside of Brighton, CO. This band honors the old School country legends like Cash, Hag, Willie, Waylon, Paycheck, Jones, the CDB, and Dwight.

FOOD - Come hungry and enjoy some tasty food provided by The Magic Food Bus, Revned BBQ, and Little Reds Kitchen Food Trucks. Afterwards cool off with a sweet treat from The Dessert Stand. Adult beverages will be available for guests 21+. *Be prepared to show ID.

LOCAL VENDORS - Discover fun and unique items from local vendors.

LANTERN DECORATING - Decorate your lantern with messages, love, and remembrances prior to the release.

 
 

Tickets are non-refundable

ticketed event

This event is strictly ticketed, and no spectators will be allowed entry without a valid ticket. To ensure the safety, security, adequate quantity of supplies and food, and the enjoyment of all attendees, only those with a valid event ticket will be admitted beyond the entrance. This decision has been made to maintain the event's integrity and make it an exclusive experience for those who have contributed through their ticket purchase. We believe that this approach will help us maximize the impact of our event and ensure a memorable experience for our attendees and supporters.

ADMISSION INFORMATION - WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Each ADULT ticket includes :

  • One floating lantern to launch on the water

  • Marker to decorate your lantern

  • LED Candle

  • Admission to the event **A PARK PASS FEE TO ACCESS EVENT PARKING IS AN ADDITIONAL $10 PER VEHICLE AT THE GATE

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

  • Tickets are non-refundable

  • Tickets will not be sold online by any third party or through any personal social media accounts. Please be aware of online SCAMMERS who claim to be “selling their event tickets” that they had purchased and can no longer attend the lantern festival.

  • Online ticket sales close at 10:00 pm the day before the event unless otherwise SOLD OUT.

  • Should the event post notice that the event has SOLD OUT, tickets will NOT be available at the gate.

YOUTH tickets options are available on our ticket site…….

 
 
äter Lantern Festival

Environmental Awareness - The lantern festival is a regulated event by Barr Lake staff and volunteers. The event is not held in the wildlife refuge. It is located where visitors are allowed the park and visit on a daily basis. To ensure lantern safety, the lanterns will not be lit with an open flame, they have battery operated lights, and the lanterns are 100% biodegradable. Additionally, our wonderful friends at Barr Lake, their staff, and volunteers will be situated out on the water to collect all lanterns after the ceremony.

EVENT WAIVER - By purchasing tickets and participating in the Richard Lambert Foundation Hope Floats Water Lantern Festival you agree to the Release Waiver.