Sky Lanterns for Parties

Sky lanterns make a great addition to evening festivities. Common in many Asian countries at festivals and events sky lanterns are quiet, beautiful and symbolize your troubles and worries floating away. Guests can write wishes, notes to loved ones or any message they would like onto their sky lantern and watch it float to the heavens.

Sky lanterns are large tissue paper balloons that have been fireproofed and are completely biodegradable. They contain a small square fuel cell at the bottom which is easy to light and when lit fills the balloon with hot air. When filled they gracefully rise into the air, floating for miles and not coming back down until they have completely burned out. Even on a perfectly clear night they will float out sight.

Sky lanterns can be used day or night, but they are best flown at night when their light can easily be followed through the sky. They make a perfect replacement for fireworks on the fourth of July.

Want to have a party your whole town will be talking about? Light a large group of sky lanterns and check the local papers in the following days. Sky lanterns are commonly reported as UFO's. It's always amusing to read accounts of strange lights in the sky that only you and your guests know the origin of. You can call the paper and let them know where the lights came from or keep the mystery to yourself.