ArtSea Community Arts Council invites you to experience the magic and wonder of the 12th Annual Salish Sea Lantern Festival, culminating in a spectacular waterfront celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Beacon Park. This free, family-friendly event brings together art, community, and cultural expression in a radiant tribute to the Salish Sea.
The Week of Lanterns kicks off the festivities, transforming the Saanich Peninsula from August 17–23 with creative lanterns and glowing displays. Explore large-scale lantern installations throughout the community, and sign up online to take part in lantern-building workshops. A highlight of the festival is the month-long display of giant jellyfish lanterns suspended in Garden Court—a whimsical photo opportunity and community favourite—created in partnership with the Sidney BIA and the Town of Sidney.
You can also take part in the magic by purchasing a fish lantern kit at participating local retailers, or a jellyfish lantern kit at the Sidney Street Market on Thursday, August 21. These easy-to-assemble kits include everything needed to create your own illuminated lantern and join the glowing parade.
On August 23, the evening festivities begin at 6:30 pm in Beacon Park with live music, interactive costumed characters, lantern installations, and family friendly activities. As twilight falls, the lantern procession will depart from the Beacon Bandshell, follow the Sidney Waterfront Walkway to Eastview Park, and circle back to conclude in Beacon Park. The evening event schedule and parade route map are available at artsea.ca.
Whether you create a lantern, join the parade, or simply take in the spectacle, the Salish Sea Lantern Festival is a glowing reminder of the creativity and connection that light up our community.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Beacon Park, Sidney, BC
More Info: artsea.ca
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Witvliet
Artistic Director of the Salish Sea Lantern Festival Program
ArtSea Community Arts Council
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Kirsten Norris
Director of Programs and Communication
ArtSea Community Ars Council
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