Water Lantern Festival - Acitlalin Lake in Xochimilco (Mexico City)



Water Lantern Festival - Acitlalin Lake in Xochimilco (Mexico City)

Light up the night and enjoy a magical evening filled with love and connection at the Water Lantern Festival! After captivating thousands in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto, this unforgettable experience arrives in Mexico City. Gather your loved ones for a beautiful evening of reflection, joy, and glowing lanterns floating on the water. Watch as thousands of illuminated lanterns create a breathtaking display, symbolizing hope, healing, and togetherness.

🏮 EARLY BIRD TTICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! Get your torch now before prices go up again.🏮

Highlights
💖 Personalize and release your lantern onto the water at sunset, creating a glowing spectacle of light and love
🎶 Relaxing melodies and unique performances set the perfect atmosphere
🍔 Delicious food and unique offerings from local artisans
🔍 Fun activities to enjoy and connect with other attendees, such as a treasure hunt
✨ Share stories, laughter, and memories with old friends and new connections

General Info
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th
🕑 Time: Open to the public all day. Lanterns will be released starting at 4:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 4 hours
📍 Location: Lago Acitlalin, Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco
👤 Age: for the whole family
🏮 Access: Open to anyone who wants to be part of the celebration. To participate in the lantern release, select your date and number of kits
♿ Accessibility: the event takes place in green areas near a body of water, so some areas may be difficult to navigate with wheelchairs or strollers
❓ You can check the FAQs here

Description
Get ready for a night you’ll never forget! Whether you want to honor the past, celebrate the present, or dream about the future, the Water Lantern Festival offers a magical setting to create lifelong memories. Bring your friends, your family, or come on your own, one thing is certain: you’ll leave with a full heart and a brighter spirit. Get your tickets today for the Water Lantern Festival in Mexico City!

Commitment to the Planet
At the Water Lantern Festival, our goal is to leave every place better than we found it. Following a "leave no trace" philosophy, we collect every lantern after the event and even remove any pre-existing waste from the water. Our lanterns are 100% sustainable: made from biodegradable rice paper, wooden bases, and LED candles that are reused and recycled to reduce our environmental footprint.

Help us protect the environment! To make this a truly green event, we need your support:

  • Use the recycling stations for your personal waste.
  • Make sure not to leave any trash in green areas or near the water.

Need help?

Contact Support here

Getting there

Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco

Anillo Periférico 1, Col. Ciénega Grande, Ciudad de México, 16036

Select date and session

Ticket for 1 person, including:

  • Lantern-making kit
  • Markers to personalize your lantern
  • Drawstring bag

Ticket for 2 people, including:

  • 2 lantern-making kits
  • Markers to personalize your lantern
  • 2 drawstring bags
  • Emotional connection cards
  • Picnic blanket

Ticket for 4 people, including:

  • 4 lantern-making kits
  • Markers to personalize your lantern
  • 4 drawstring bags
  • Emotional connection cards

Getting there

Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco

Anillo Periférico 1, Col. Ciénega Grande, Ciudad de México, 16036