Shoro Nagashi-Floating Lantern Festival
Schedule
Sun May 17 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85003 | Phoenix, AZ
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Shōrō Nagashi is a Japanese tradition of floating illuminated lanterns to guide the spirits of ancestors, a meaningful and deeply personal ceremony that brings people together in remembrance and reflection. Here in Phoenix, we gather in May, when desert evenings are comfortable, and the setting feels just right for this kind of quiet, intentional celebration.As twilight settles over the garden, write a message of love, gratitude, or remembrance onto a lantern and set it adrift across the pond. Watching the lights gather and drift across the water is a genuinely moving experience, one you'll be glad you were part of. (Lantern participation requires an additional fee.)
Join in Bon Odori, a traditional circle dance hosted by the Arizona Buddhist Temple. Simple, graceful movements performed together, a way to honor those who came before us and connect with the community around us. No experience needed. Then take some time to stroll the tranquil garden grounds, find a quiet moment, and soak in the atmosphere of the evening.
We hope you'll join us for this meaningful evening of remembrance, community, and Japanese cultural tradition, right here in Phoenix.
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