Obon Toro Nagashi Festival
About this event
The Obon Toro Nagashi Festival takes place at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge on August 23, 2026. This cultural festival honors the Japanese tradition of Obon with lantern floating ceremonies. Full event details will be available at nikkayuko.com.
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