It’s not too hard to find a little bit of magic here in Virginia.
This summer, you will feel positively enchanted by a one-of-a-kind floating lantern festival in Virginia Beach. Scheduled for Saturday, August 4th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mount Trashmore, this event promises to be one of the most enchanting of the season. Take a look and see if you aren’t a little spellbound:
Mount Trashmore is a beloved park in Virginia Beach that boasts 165 acres, two man-made mountains, two lakes, and plenty of playground facilities.
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This August, Mount Trashmore will be the setting of the Water Lantern Festival, an exciting event that promises an evening of enchantment.
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Each participant will be given a water lantern and a marker to write down the name of a loved one or a wish.
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The lanterns will then be placed into the lake as the sun sets to create a spectacle that’s nothing short of stunning.
Water Lantern Festival/Facebook
Can you imagine a more magical way to reflect upon your incredible summer adventures in Virginia?
Javier Luna/flickr After the event is over, the biodegradable lanterns are collected by the Water Lantern Festival team.
Mount Trashmore Park is located at 310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. For more information on this unique event, be sure to visit the official Water Lantern Festival here.
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Water Lantern Festival/Facebook
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After the event is over, the biodegradable lanterns are collected by the Water Lantern Festival team.
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