Chiang Mai Loy Krathong program 2020
This is the tentative Chiang Mai Loy Krathong program of 2020. The full moon day is October 31. We are waiting for the confirmation by the Chiang Mai office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand of the dates and the detailed program.
We offer a number of Loy Krathong programs. We can also customize your Loy Krathong experience. Just drop us an email: info@chiangmai-alacarte.com
Check out one of our tours:
Festival Tours
Here is the Loy Krathong program for this year:
Friday, October 30, 2020
Activity
Opening ceremony of lighting candle tray
Lanna thai dance performance
Lighting candle tray around city moat
Time
1800
1830
1930-2300
Place
Three Kings Monument
Three Kings Monument
All City Fortresses

Thursday, October 29 – Sunday November 1, 2020
Activity
Lighting candle tray to worship the Lord Buddha,
Lanna handicraft demonstration booths
Lighting candle tray around city moat
Time
1900-2300
1930-2300
Place
Three Kings Monument
Around the moat
Friday, October 30, 2020
Activity
Opening ceremony for the Chiang Mai Yee Peng Festival
Yeepeng Kids contest
Time
1800
1900
Place
Thaphae Gate
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2020
Activity
Mister and Miss Yeepeng contest
Time
1900-2300
Place
Thaphae Gate
Saturday, October 31, 2020 – full moon day
Activity
Worshipping rituals for house spirits, the White pagoda and the Ping River
Kratong Making Contest
Floating the candelit Krathong down the Ping River
Time
0800 – 1030
0900-1500
1900-2200
Place
Chiang Mai Municipality Office Sri Khong Pier
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2020
Activity
Traditional Lanna Dance Performances
Time
1900-2200
Place
Chiang Mai Municipality Office

Sunday, November 1, 2020
Activity
Grand Krathong Parade contest that parades across the city
Firework displays in honor of his Majesty the King
Time
1900-2300
1930-2130
Place
Thaphae Gate – Chiang Mai Municipality
Chiang Mai Buddhist Society
Friday October 30 – Monday, November 2, 2020
Activity
The great Tang Tham Luang sermon, candle tray decoration
and other ceremonies
Time
1600-2000
Place
Jed Lin Temple
Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2020
Activity
The great Tang Tham Luang sermon, candle tray decoration 0900-2200
and other ceremonies
Time
0900-2200
Place
Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2020
Activity
Anti-alcohol stage with musical performances
Time
1800-2400
Place
The First Church of Chiang Mai, Nawarat Bridge
