
The Moon Lantern that leads the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival Lantern Parade
One of Vancouver’s most unique community festivals is happening this Saturday, September 25: the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival.
Taking place in East Vancouver, the FREE Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is a celebration of renewal and environmental stewardship—Renfrew Ravine was once a garbage pit—linked to the important annual Chinese Moon Festival.
The Festival has four parts, all happening Saturday, September 25:
- Harvest Fair at Slocan Park with food, music, art, and “harvest abundance” – 4pm – 6:45pm
- Lantern parade along Renfrew Ravine from Slocan Park to Renfrew Park – starts at 7pm
- Moon Festival with lanterns, art, music, tea and moon cakes at Renfrew Park – 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Finale at Renfrew Park with live music, dance, stilts, fire, and fireworks – starts at 8:30pm

Three stilt-walking "fire spinners" at the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival finale
Created in 2003 by Vancouver artist Carmen Rosen, the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival is a lovely, unique Vancouver event that’s perfect for all ages. See video of the festival here.
Ever been to the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival? Please share your experiences/thoughts in the comments!