Lakewood’s annual Lantern Lighting Celebration is an evening for all to gather with family, friends and community to honor and remember those we love and miss. If you’d like to go as a group, let Holly know (holly@spiritgarage.org) and we will meet at Bethlehem – Minneapolis (4100 Lyndale Ave S) and carpool from there together. Also be sure to get your ticket! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lantern-lighting-celebration-2026-tickets-1987359471678?aff=oddtdtcreator you can go for free, but the lanterns are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Decorate a floating lantern in memory of a loved one with words of love and remembrance. Lakewood provides art supplies for you. You may bring loved ones’ pictures to use, but please know that lanterns will not be returned to you. 

At dusk, we’ll light our lanterns together and release them onto Lakewood’s Jo Pond in a beautiful ceremony. The effect is breathtaking and magical, providing a unique connection to our loved ones. You are free to take photos of your lantern, as you will not be able to retrieve lanterns after the ceremony.