All photos by Joseph Maino
Rachel and Montana Loveday, San Jose, Calif., decorate their lanterns.
Christina Kallas (left), of Sparks with her 5 children, including Emma (ight)
wile away the afternoon, waiting for the festival to begin.
The stilt walking Rori Lee entertained the crowd.
Grandfather Porfirio Reyes and his 5 month old grandson, Santino Josiah from Sanger, Calif. enjoy the great weather.
Nancy Lee and her daughter Haley roasted marshmallows. Nancy, from San Francisco, brought 50 family members and friends to the lantern festival.
A woman prepares to release a lantern.
A man releases his lantern into the sky.
Lanterns float away in the night sky.
Fernley Councilman, Dan McCassie (center) is flanked by Mayor Roy Edgington and his wife Cyndi.
Lanterns float into the night sky.
