Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Numerous Queens community members gathered to celebrate the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, July 12, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The community event featured live performances, music and food trucks for those on hand to enjoy. Attendees wrote down messages, including hopes, dreams, letters to…
Jul. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the first half of 2025 now behind us, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the rest of the year. The Water Lantern Festival offers just that opportunity when it returns to Queens on Saturday, July 12, for an evening of inspiration and…
Jul. 5, 2023 By Bill Parry Flushing Meadows Corona Park is hosting two unique events this weekend. On Saturday, July 8, the Water Lantern Festival will illuminate the night sky with the launch of hundreds of personalized lanterns carrying messages of hope, love, happiness, peace and connection on the Fountain of the Planets, the 6.5-acre…
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