Illumifest This Saturday

The main entrance to City Hall has taken on a new look in the last couple of weeks—anyone who works here or has stopped by in that time period has doubtless seen the unique and attractive lantern feature in the lobby. This display is part of a unique new community festival devised by the City's Parks and Recreation department called Illumifest. Residents are encouraged to gather on the City/School Campus this Saturday, September 27, to create paper lanterns and then be part of a special lighting ceremony near the pond. The City hopes to have over 500 lanterns made and used at the event.

The lanterns in the City Hall lobby were made exclusively for Illumifest by Iowa artists participating in an art contest, and will be part of an auction to help raise money for next year’s art contest.

In addition to lantern making, Illumifest will have numerous events for adults and kids from 6-10 pm including free carnival rides, inflatables, displays by the Chinese Association of Iowa, live music, a beverage garden, food vendors, and fireworks. Our Parks and Recreation department has worked to obtain several sponsors for the event, which should make it a very exciting night.

Please stop by and support this unique new event for West Des Moines!