Wish Lanterns
Mexico's Noche de Candela and the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrate the search of light and the mid-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox with wish lantern festivals. The hardest and darkest part of the year is over, and we celebrate new beginnings with wishes. Wish lanterns are an important part of both Noche de Candela and Lunar New Year and Silverthorne is excited to celebrate these cultural celebrations at February First Friday.

Wish lanterns will be available for community members to decorate at the Silverthorne Pavilion during February First Friday. Make a wish as lanterns decorated by the community float down the Blue River for a festive and colorful sight. Optimal viewing will be on the bridge north of Chipotle, the Pavilion bridge or along the Blue River Trail behind Sauce on the Blue and Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea. Lanterns will be released at 6:45 p.m.

Wish lanterns will be placed in the Blue River north of Chipotle by the bridge and will be collected farther down by members of the Summit County Water Rescue Group to ensure that lanterns do not pollute the river.

Noche De Candela
Celebrate Noche de Candela with live music from Remezcla and salsa dancing at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Salsa dancing lessons will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from La Perla.

Lunar New Year
Head to Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for crafts from Frosted Flamingo and story time with the Summit County Library.

First Friday Tips
Walk, ride your bike, carpool or take the free Summit Stage to First Friday as parking is limited.
Bring your reusable First Friday cup for $1 off beer or wine.
Drink responsibly and designate a sober driver.
No outside alcohol is permitted at First Friday events.

Date:
February 2, 2024

Hours:
5:30pm to 8:30pm

Location:
Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Pkwy, Silverthorne, CO 80498

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