Join friends, family, and neighbors for a touching ceremony of light, remembrance, and renewal to honor the legacy and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. At sunset, we’ll walk along a path illuminated by 100 luminaries, share warm drinks, and gather around an outdoor fire to welcome the longest night of the year. Together, we’ll release the old, plant seeds of new intention, and call the light back into our hearts and the Earth.

Ceremony begins promptly at 5:45 PM. Please arrive at 5:00pm to park, set intentions, and settle in before we begin around the sacred fire. This is a free community event. To reserve your place in the celebration, please RSVP at Eventbrite.

Celebration Includes:
- Food Donations – Bring a canned or dry good for local families in need
- Luminary Walk & Cleansing – Enter the sacred space with sage and song
- Fire Rituals – Release, seed, and offer gratitude to Mother Earth
- Drum Circle & Song – Celebrate the returning light through rhythm and movement
- Ancestral Offerings – Honor your loved ones who’ve passed by adding to the altar

Suggested Items to Bring:
- A bell to ring in the light
- Ancestral offering (fruit, flowers, food, drink, or symbolic item)
- Canned/dry food donation
- Warm layers, blanket, or shawl – we’ll be outdoors around the fire

Volunteers are welcome! Sign up to hold space, manage tables, or assist with setup and cleanup. Volunteer inquires can be directed to Deanna - deanna@pennforestcemetery.com

Let’s gather in warmth, gratitude, and renewal as we welcome the light’s return.