PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- The Potomac River will light up this spring as the Water Lantern Festival comes to the National Harbor. The festival, which will take place at Spirit Park from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, will allow community me mbers to create a unique lantern before setting it afloat in the water, lighting up the night. From 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., participants will hear lantern stories, engage in medication, and hear the instructions for the lantern launch, which will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Festival-goers will also enjoy live entertainment and food from local food trucks. The event, designated as the Washington, D.C., lantern launch, is one of many taking place across the country MAP: List of National Cherry Blossom Festival events To purchase a ticket for Saturday, click here. To get one for Sunday, click here. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their ticket, a blanket or warm clothes, a camera, bug spray and a camping chair. For a complete event guide, click here. ...read more read less