What to bring

Please note:
We are expecting thousands to attend. Parking isn't available in the park, and you are unlikely to find it on nearby streets.
Please see our Getting There page for alternatives — where to park west of the I-80/580 freeway, and transit/bike information.

To make your experience great, bring:

Sunscreen and drinking water, especially if you are helping with setup.
Layers of clothing including hats and gloves: It can get quite windy and cool in the evening.
Drinking water and food. (The Waterside Workshops café has coffee, tea, snacks. No other food available in the park.)
Donation toward event costs (optional, but this is what makes it all possible) — cash preferred.
A flashlight — it gets dark around 8:30 p.m.
We provide the lanterns (please don’t take home; we re-use each year) and all supplies for decorating.
Please do not bring dogs; the event will be very crowded and uncomfortable for furry friends.

Special needs

ASL or other special needs: Please contact us by July 18.
Wheelchair accessible (decorating and program occur at north end of lagoon, near disabled parking; entire event site spans approximately ½ mile along paved pathways).

Disabled parking spaces along east side of East Bolivar Drive near Addison Street. Addison will be closed off; enter park (driving west) on Bancroft Way, turn right (north) on Bolivar Drive. Exit south and via Bancroft Way; no Addison St. exit.