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Winnipeg Lantern Festival

START DATE

September 6, 2025

END DATE

September 7, 2025
LOCATION
Chinatown, Winnipeg
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Let the Countdown Begin! 🌙 Winnipeg’s First Lantern Festival is Coming! 🏮

Celebrate light, culture, and community in the heart of downtown! This vibrant festival marks the end of Lunar New Year celebrations — a time for family reunions, new beginnings, and wishing for good fortune. 🌟

📍 Location:

  • James St. (between Princess & King)
  • Princess St. (between William St. & Ross Ave.)

📅 Date: September 6–7
🕰 Time: 12 PM – 9 PM

✨ Festival Highlights:

  • 🏮 Lantern displays, hands-on lantern workshops & calligraphy
  • 🎭 Lantern parade
  • 🎶 Live music from local bands
  • 🍜 Delicious food vendors & creative markets
  • 🎨 Lion Dance & cultural performances

For more information, email [email protected]

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Event Venue
Chinatown Winnipeg, Chinatown
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Event Details
06 September 2025
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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