Luminata
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern procession around Green Lake!
The lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 19th. You can purchase lanterns, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The procession will begin around 7 PM with an Opening Ceremony and following the lead bands around Green Lake.
At the end of the procession, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment!
Volunteer with us!
We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, lantern sales, the information booth, kid luminary giveaway, and teardown.
Join us for an evening of art, light, and community! We'd love to have you on the team!
LUMINATA, September 19th:
New route: Meet us at Greenlake Aqua Theatre!
Lumaries, Light, Dance, Music & Art Installations - come celebrate with us and explore!
5 PM: Kids tent
5.30 PM : Lantern Sales opens
7 PM: Opening Ceremony ft. Kiymbah Tytania (aka The Primal Mystic) and her crew
7.30 PM: Start of the Procession, lead by VamoLá, Assigned Gay at Band, Marc Smason's
One Love, and Carold Nelson & Friends leading our procession
End of the evening: Collect around the Illuminated Art Installations at the end of the route by the Seattle Public Theatre
Luminata Workshops
Our FREE Lantern Making Workshops begin August 29 and run through September 15. Make a lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata 2026 Fundraiser Tent. All proceeds support the Fremont Arts Council.
No registration required. Drop in anytime during workshop hours listed on our calendar.
ROUTE MAP
See beautiful art installations at the end of the route, near Seattle Public Theater.
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