News release
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – Celebrate the arrival of fall with a beautiful display of lanterns, vibrant lights and community connection at the Autumn Lantern Festival. Experience an impressive lantern loop display, local food trucks, informative and interactive booths, a lantern-making workshop, and a breath-taking community lantern promenade.

Where: Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lambrick Park
When: Saturday, September 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

This family-friendly event will feature a rich cultural program, including performances by:

• Lək̓ʷəŋən Dancers
• Victoria Chinese Opera Club
• Furusato Dance
• Sampaguita Dancers
• Taiko Drummers
• Lion Dancers
• And more!

Remember to dress up and bring a hand-made LED lantern (or make one at the event). Prizes will be awarded for the best illuminated costumes, bikes and lanterns.

Don’t forget to try some of the delicious food provided by local restaurants! The following food trucks will be open at the event:

• Kuku’s
• Greek on the Street
• Good filling Sankaku
• Walnut Cakes
• Axolotl Mexican Flavours
• Softies Ice Cream

Getting There
We encourage residents to access the event by bike or by taking transit. Parking nearby is limited and we remind all attendees to respect local neighbourhood parking bylaws.

Learn more
Visit www.saanich.ca/autumnlanternfestival for more information about the event.

Saanich gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors CTV News, CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio 107.3, and Lambrick Park Preschool & Childcare.

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Media contact:
Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca