A free, family-friendly night at Buhlow Lake with live music, food, kids activities, and a lakeside lantern moment.
Reserve your free lantern!
https://jcpineville.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/510/responses/new
When: December 20th, 3PM-5PM & Lantern Ceremony at 5:30PM
Where: Buhlow Lake in Pineville, Louisiana
Cost: Free entry (food vendors and community available for purchase)
What to Expect
- Live music and emcee throughout the evening
- Kids Zone: jumpers, games, petting zoo and treats
- Food trucks + dessert tents
Lantern Moment at sunset over the water (weather/wind permitting)
Professional photo spot for families
Schedule (subject to update)
[3:00 PM] Festival activities begin
[5:00 PM] Festival activies close as we begin to prepare for the lantern ceremony
[5:30 PM] Lantern Ceremony
[End] Lantern Moment on the lake
Parking & Access
- Free parking on site; follow signs and parking team
- ADA parking near the main entrance
- Restrooms on site; stroller-friendly paths
Bring
- Lawn chairs or blankets
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Cash/card for food vendors
Vendor & Sponsor Info:
Community Vendors → Send a text to 318-715-7404
Sponsors: See tiers & benefits →
https://jcpineville.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/533/responses/new
Weather & Safety
For everyone’s safety, the Lantern Moment depends on wind and weather conditions. If wind exceeds safe limits, we’ll adjust or pivot to a candle-light moment on shore. Any changes will be posted here on the event page.
Questions?
Email
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