On Saturday, Sept 18th, Burien Town Square Park 5th Avenue Southwest and Southwest 152nd Street will be illuminated with the glow of lanterns.

All are invited to this free community event celebrating lantern artistry. The event will be held from 5- 10 p.m.

In 2009, over 1,000 people created lanterns and participated in the festival and procession. This year there will again be a lantern making booth at Kids Day at the Burien Fire Station, 15100 8th Ave. S.W., from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and at the Lantern Festival from 5-7:30 in the park.

You can also go to the Glow website for information on how to make lanterns at home.

The festival will include lantern making, face painting, stilt walking by Cabiri, and artist created lantern installations and performances.

The Normandy Park Youth Orchestra, Boys of Greenwood Glen and Yellow Hat Band will provide music and free treats will be available thanks to Phoenix Tea and Grand Central Bakery.

The Australian Pie Company Burien Press, both across the street, will be open late for those seeking food.

The highlight of the evening will be the lantern procession held around 8 p.m. LEDs or glow sticks are recommended for lantern illumination. Some glow sticks will be available at the information booth for a donation.

After the procession, the Yellow Hat Band and lantern artists will perform on the stage.

Event is rain or shine. For more schedule information go to www.burienwa.gov/Glow or call Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at 206-988-3700.