‘From Hiroshima to Hope’ Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony

With music, poetry, and a lantern floating ceremony, From Hiroshima to Hope will shine hope and light on Green Lake on Thursday evening, August 6. This is the historical date of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima Nagasaki was bombed on August 9. The annual remembrance event honors the victims of both atomic bombings, and all victims of violence. With 1,000 candle-lit lanterns floating on Green Lake, From Hiroshima to Hope is one of the largest commemorations of the atomic bombings held outside of Japan.

From Hiroshima to Hope begins at 6:00 PM with lantern preparation then followed by the Family Program on our Main Stage. Performers and keynote speaker to be announced.

The event is created annually by the non-profit organization, From Hiroshima to Hope, and is sponsored by local community organizations, with grant support from The Abe Keller Peace Education Fund. It is held just south of the Bathhouse, on Green Lake’s northwest shore near West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North. The event is free and open to the public.