# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us at the Saigon Night Market for a magical, amazing, and fun-filled festival, where thousands of lanterns light up the lake!About this Event? Tampa Water Lanterns & Flying Kites FestivalPresented by Asian Glow FestJoin us for one of the most magical evenings in Tampa as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the water during the Tampa Water Lanterns Festival.This beautiful cultural experience brings the community together for a night of reflection, celebration, food, and unforgettable memories. As the sun sets, guests can write messages, wishes, or memories on their lanterns and release them onto the water — creating a breathtaking sea of lights across the lake.✨ Free entry for everyone!Guests are welcome to enjoy the festival, food vendors, performances, and kite flying at no cost. Bring your friends and family, fly kites in the open sky, and enjoy the full experience together.? Lantern participation is optional.LED water lanterns will be available for purchase for those who wish to decorate and release a lantern during the ceremony.⭐ VIP Packages AvailableUpgrade your experience with our Golden Lantern VIP Package, which includes access to the VIP zone, complimentary snacks, comfortable seating, air-conditioned restrooms, and exclusive festival merchandise.? Tickets are on sale now with a limited 20% Early Bird discount.All lanterns used during the event are retrievable LED water lanterns, designed to glow across the water while being safely collected after the release to keep the lake clean and environmentally friendly.? Event Details? May 9–10, 2026⏰ 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM? Lantern Release: 8:00 PM? Mary Help of Christians Center6400 E Chelsea StTampa, FL 33610✨ What to Expect? Asian street food vendors & night market eats? Live music and cultural performances? Kite flying in open festival grounds? Thousands of glowing water lanterns? Beautiful waterfront photo moments?‍?‍?‍? Family-friendly festival atmosphereAs night falls, watch the lake transform into a glowing ocean of light as hundreds of lanterns float peacefully across the water. It’s a moment of unity, reflection, and beauty shared with friends, family, and the community.Bring your loved ones and experience one of Tampa’s most unforgettable nights.#TampaLanternFestival #AsianGlowFest #TampaEvents #WaterLanternFestival #LanternRelease ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjmjMCf-HY4 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507 - **Event Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, music-festivals, music, night-markets, live-music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 118 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-05-09T17:30:00Z - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Mary Help of Christians Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 96.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Mary Help of Christians Center - **lat**: 27.9881861 - **long**: -82.3841836 - **full address**: Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e5bbb0a07fb.jpg ## Comments - [patty garza | 2026-05-08 23:02:58] Do you have to pay for parking at a free event ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest being held? - **A:** Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 East Chelsea Street, Tampa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest? - **A:** Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest is organized by Saigon Night Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Tampa Water Lanterns Kites & Food Festival FREE EVENT Asian Glow Fest", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e5bbb0a07fb.jpg", "startDate": "2026-05-09", "endDate": "2026-05-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mary Help of Christians Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "6400 East Chelsea Street", "postalCode": "33610", "addressLocality": "Tampa", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.9881861", "longitude": "-82.3841836" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come join us at the Saigon Night Market for a magical, amazing, and fun-filled festival, where thousands of lanterns light up the lake!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-10", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "96.20", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission Saturday FREE" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "33.42", "name": "+1 Water Lantern – Saturday (Optional)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "96.20", "name": "Golden Lantern VIP Access SATURDAY (Optional)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission Sunday FREE" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "28.11", "name": "1 WATER LANTERN – SUNDAY (OPTIONAL)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "85.56", "name": "Golden Lantern VIP Access SUNDAY (Optional)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "22.78", "name": "General Parking SATURDAY" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/tampa/tampa-water-lanterns-kites-and-food-festival-free-event-asian-glow-fest/100001984790731507", "price": "22.78", "name": "General Parking SUNDAY" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Saigon Night Market", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/saigon-night-market/22448196" } ] } ] ```