Thanks to our sister site My Green Lake for this story. We’ll cross our fingers for the weather to cooperate.
Luminata, an “Autumnal Equinox Lantern Parade,” is returning to Green Lake Park this Tuesday (Sept 21, 2010) at 7 p.m.
The event, which is in its 10th year, comes our way via the Fremont Arts Council.
The fall equinox is a wonderful time for celebrating the change of seasons. Many traditions around the world recognize the last days of the productive summer are about to shift into the dark and introspective time of winter. Lanterns are a beautiful symbol of our spirit as a community that will sustain us through the cold months.
This year, the Prince of Summer is giving a banquet in honor of King Winter, who will be joining us by boat across the lake.
Those in the lantern parade, the “court of the Prince,” will start at the Green Lake Small Craft Center, located at the southwest corner of Green Lake, at dusk (around 7 p.m.).
The parade will then promenade to the “Secret Banquet,” near the Bathhouse Theater on the west side of the lake, at 7312 West Green Lake Dr N. Refreshments, hot cider, and treats will be available at the Secret Banquet. Ricky Gene Powell and Bando Rio will be making music.
All are invited to participate in Luminata, “no matter your age or your zip code.” Participants are asked to bring a handmade or store-bought lantern.
Scenes from last year’s Luminata can be seen here.
