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lantern festival portsmouth nh

Lantern Festival at South Mill Pond

South Mill Pond
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States

Join us at the South Mill Pond for a magical evening of illuminated lanterns and community spirit.

WHAT’S HAPPENING:
• Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious treats from the Whoo(pie) Wagon and Moe’s Italian Sandwiches!
• Activities: Music by DJ Skooch, lantern decorating, face painting, and a photo booth.
• Lantern Lighting: Watch as hundreds of lanterns float on the pond at dusk.

WHY ATTEND?
The festival, hosted by the Alliance for Greater Good, raises funds to support people facing housing insecurity through its partnership with Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth. Lanterns are available for purchase, with all proceeds helping neighbors in need.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Lanterns will be retrieved later to keep our waterways clean.

NO FEE TO ATTEND!
But we encourage everyone to buy a lantern and support this worthy cause.

LANTERN SALES:
Available at the Portsmouth Historical Society gift shop and online.

RAIN DATE:
Sunday, September 29th

Let’s come together to make a difference and create beautiful memories!

For more details, visit https://www.allianceforgreatergood.org/lantern-festival.