Vesakha Day Celebration and Parade

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Name: Vesakha Day Celebration and Parade
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Our Annual Vesakha Day (Buddha Day) Celebration will be at Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock on Saturday, May 11th! The Ceremony begins inside the temple at 4:00 p.m. and the popular Procession around the Woodstock Square is planned to line up at approximately 6:00 p.m. Then, after parading around the Square with drummers, flags, and paper lotus lanterns, we will end up back at the Temple for friendship and refreshments. Please bring your family and friends for this happy celebration of the Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Enlightenment of the Buddha. Everyone is welcome, this is a community event open to all!
Location:
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple
221 Dean Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
Contact Information:
Tessa Fisher, Temple Manager
Fees/Admission:
Free event