Event Day

​SATURDAY, December 9th- THINGS GET MAGICAL!

Whether you’ve never done anything quite like this - or if you are a Sky Lantern pro, this info packet contains all the details you need to make sure you have the most magical day of your life. We are expecting a large amount of people, so please read this packet in its entirety to help things run more efficiently.

• WHERE: Hancock County Fairgrounds, 4184 Kiln Delisle Rd. Kiln, MS 39556 Map Link
• WHEN: Saturday, December 9, 2023. Gates open at 2:00 PM and close at 5:00 PM. All participants must arrive during this timeframe.
  • Please arrive on time. Entertainment will be starting shortly after gates open at 2:00 PM. We have booked some amazing local artists! Arrive when gates open to avoid traffic and get the closest parking, your choice of spots among the tiki torches, and the best view of the stage!
• What To Bring: Chairs, blankets, bug spray, food, water, sunscreen, umbrella. A phone or camera to capture the moment. Outside drinks and food are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. All coolers will be checked when entering our event. There will be food trucks but we also suggest bringing some of your own favorite snacks.
• What to Wear: Comfortable foot wear. Dress for the weather. This is an outdoor event. Be prepared for cooler temperatures at night fall. Jackets and blankets are suggested.
• Tickets: Please double check now that you have your tickets. We get a lot of emails the day of the event from participants who can't find their tickets and are needing them resent, but our customer service hours are limited on the weekends and we may not get to your request before your event. If you need your tickets resent, please put "RESEND NEW ORLEANS TICKETS" in your subject line. Our check-in team will scan your tickets on your phone, no need to print.
• Parking: Parking attendants and signs will direct you where to park. You can arrive as early as 2:00 PM. Many of our venues are located off of smaller roads, and traffic can back up closer to gates closing. We ask if you can to please carpool.
  • Be aware and cautious of fellow participants as you are leaving the event; many people will be walking through the parking area to get to their cars as you are exiting.
• Check-In: Check-in will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday. Your packet will be handed out with the event lantern during check-in. Remember no outside lanterns are allowed. Our special event lanterns are designed for safety and close landing zones.
• After the lantern launch, you are welcome to hang-out with us and enjoy more music during our "after party". Because this event is held in a rural area off small back roads, traffic exiting the event can get heavy, so please be patient. Feel free to hang out in the festival area for traffic to lighten up before you head home!
• Food Options: There will be local food trucks but we also suggest bringing some of your own favorite snacks. Please bring plenty of drinking water.
• Weather: This is an outdoor event- we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. We always keep a close eye on the forecast. Rain and high winds can postpone any event. If an event needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, you will be notified (the morning of the event day or sooner) via email, text, and announcements on the Facebook event page. Please be sure you are following that page HERE. Consider bringing umbrellas, ponchos, good walking shoes, and chairs to sit on instead on blankets, in case the ground is wet. You are welcome to bring wagons to carry your belongings from your car to the event area. Please plan to keep the following day (Sunday) as the possible return date. If weather or venue availability does not allow for the event that weekend we will announce the new date.