# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lantern Lighting Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Because you are important to the Spring Grove Family, you are cordially invited to participate in the Annual Lantern Lighting Ceremony. Held on the grounds of Historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, this FREE event promises to be a unique evening of entertainment, beauty, and remembrance for the entire community. 5:00 - 7:30 pm / Gathering, Lantern preparation, Entertainment This is a FAMILY event. Bring a picnic, blanket, lawn chairs, relax and enjoy the magnificent grounds of Historic Spring Grove. (Please note the cemetery does not provide seating). Prepare your personalized lantern by inscribing your own words of remembrance and hope on our specially designed lanterns. Through them you send your unique message of love, peace, and hope into the world and to those we love and have lost. The lanterns are then assembled with a candle and prepared for a launch onto Willow Water Lake. Please stop by our Information Tent to share the name(s) of your loved one(s) with us. All the names of those we are remembering will be read aloud before the launch of the lanterns. Remember to have your photo taken with your lantern and those sharing the event with you, and be sure to pick up your complimentary copy of the photo. 7:30 - 8:00 pm / Lantern lighting & launching at Willow Water Lake At dusk we will gather at the shoreline to share a simple but beautiful ceremony. The candles are lit and the lanterns are set upon the water to carry their messages. As the lake is slowly illuminated with glimmering candlelight, the individual candles join to transform the darkness of the setting sun. A $5.00 tax-deductible donation to the Spring Grove Heritage Foundation is requested for the use of each lantern. Entertainment and parking are free. Food will be available at a nominal charge. For the safety and security of all our visitors, please leave your pets at home. Ample parking is available and shuttle service for persons with disabilities from designated parking to the lake complex is provided. For more information visit www.springgrove.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cincinnati/lantern-lighting-ceremony/200029678528949 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, music, entertainment, candlelight-concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 551 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cincinnati - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45232 - **lat**: 39.16306 - **long**: -84.5274 - **full address**: 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45232 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lantern Lighting Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0f351380b2b86c6bc4ff7d5e43f693339b410501fdf75b05e3d661a1536fc138-rimg-w800-h600-dc080808-gmir?v=1787222729 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lantern Lighting Ceremony being held? - **A:** Lantern Lighting Ceremony takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45232. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lantern Lighting Ceremony? - **A:** Lantern Lighting Ceremony is organized by Spring Grove Funeral Homes, Cemetery & Arboretum. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Spring Grove Funeral Homes, Cemetery & Arboretum's events? - **A:** Spring Grove Funeral Homes, Cemetery & Arboretum has 136+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Spring Grove Funeral Homes, Cemetery & Arboretum has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lantern Lighting Ceremony is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cincinnati, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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