RiSE Festival: The Uplifting All-Inspiring Movement returns to the Mojave Desert for the 5th Annual event that’s purpose is to “elevate hope, ignites dreams, and creates memories,” their Facebook page states.

RiSE Festival will return to Nevada for its fifth consecutive year on Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th. Located in the Mojave Desert, about 25 miles outside of Las Vegas, festival attendees are invited to ignite the desert sky with lanterns in a life-changing experience, watching the lanterns rise, representing their hopes, dreams and wishes.

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RiSE Festival, founded by Dan Hill, is a celebratory event where thousands gather in the serene Mojave Desert to take part in a single, breathtaking, headlining moment of the lantern release. Beginning mid-afternoon, attendees will listen to soulful live music by acts such coveted names such as Harry Hudson, Mardevela, Dean Lewis, and Emmit Fenn, providing inspiring and energizing entertainment. Attendees may also indulge in over a dozen food truck options and a fresh food market selling beer, wine and snacks.

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To further detail the RiSE Festival finale ritual, thousands of lanterns are simultaneously released into the desert night sky, creating a breathtaking view and unforgettable experience. Each lantern represents an individual’s unique story. Together, all 50,000 lanterns give a collective voice to one’s hopes and dreams in a visually stunning display. Lanterns are 100% biodegradable and after each event, RiSE Festival staff members retrieves each lantern from the surrounding desert as well as any pre-existing litter in the area.

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RiSE was the first lantern festival of its kind to take place in the United States and debuted in 2014 near Las Vegas. The festival is currently the largest lantern event in the world and has now expanded to host events in Australia and Dubai. Each year, over 20,000+ guests have joined together to lift their spirits with the release of thousands of biodegradable paper lanterns, creating lasting memories and an incredible shared experience. This year it is projected to have over 25,000 attendees, making it the biggest movement yet.

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About founder Dan Hill:

As CEO of Awake and founder of RiSE Festival, Electric Run, and the Ragnar Relay series, Dan Hill has spent his career building unique and original experiences. The events he has created span more than 50 domestic markets, 20 countries and include over 600,000 participants worldwide. He created brands and events that bring people together, sparking human connections that inspire. His approach to life fosters that belief and helps people actively engage on a higher level. Dan believes that passion and experience are the currency of a well-lived life, and it drives everything he does. He has also been featured in Utah’s Top 40 Under 40.

To read the individual stories of past festival-goers, follow RiSE on Instagram @risefestival.

Tickets for the RiSE Festival can be purchased online at www.risefestival.com.

Price: Children – $69, ages 4-10 with accompanying adult. Adults $109 – $129.

Parking and Shuttles: Parking is available on-site ($29 per vehicle) and shuttles from the Las Vegas Strip ($39 per person) are also available for purchase.