Press release:

Burien Arts-a-Glow, a lantern festival and procession, that has been held in Burien for the last five years, will be held Sept. 10 at a new location.

The festival from 5- 10 p.m. will begin at Dottie Harper Park, 421 S.W. 146th St., and move through a residential neighborhood for about 30 minutes.

The event has grown to attract over 1,000 community members who come to create beautiful lanterns and enjoy the magic of the community coming together for an evening stroll

From 5-8 p.m., participants will make lanterns, get face painting, sample tea and treats, check out artist- created lantern installations, and listen to music by harpist Jini O'Flynn and Musical Strings.

Then at 8 p.m. festival-goers will gather at the little blue house in the park and take a stroll with surprises along the way.

At the end of the procession, the participants will return to the park for "Lullaby to Dottie Harper Park," featuring over 50 performers.
Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is bringing the event to the community along with artist Denise Henrikson.

For more information, please go www.burienwa.gov/Glow or call 206-988-3700.