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Memorial Lantern Release & Ceremony May 17 at Nipper Park [Interview]
The James O'Donnell Funeral Home hosts the 5th annual Memorial Lantern Release and Ceremony at Nipper Park on the Hannibal riverfront Saturday, May 17.
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Memorial Lantern Float in Hannibal is a Memorial Day Weekend Tradition
Saturday evening, the public is invited to attend the 5th annual Memorial Lantern Float. This event is a ceremonial release of lanterns into the Mississippi from Nipper Park as symbols of the universal hope for peace, open to all regardless of religion or background.