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Deets: A glowing Glen Island Park is coming to the Westchester waterfront this fall as the Autumn Glow
Festival transforms New Rochelle into a brightly lit waterfront wonderland. Opening Friday, September 11, 2026, and running Friday through Sundays (weekends) through November 1, 2026, the limited-time evening event merges traditional Chinese lantern artistry with modern LED displays along the shores of Long Island Sound. Tickets are on sale now.
Visitors will step into a dazzling escape with hundreds of larger-than-life Chinese lanterns made of modern LED lights combined with traditional hand-crafted lantern frames made from small pieces of Chinese silk cloth and steel wire. Each unique, handmade artisan piece holds a story of its own with depictions of Chinese legends and lore, as well as the beauty of nature.
The outdoor night journey includes a variety of food trucks, Instagram-worthy photo moments and breathtaking views up along the backdrop of the waterfront.
Over the last eight years, the festival of lanterns by Kaleido Entertainment has appeared around the United States. In addition to New Rochelle, the Autumn Glow Festival is currently opening in Schenectady, New York with future locations being announced in the near future.
Hint for the Average Socialite: Buy tickets now!
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