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Since there is a limited number of pits, be sure to book in advance—a reservation gets you a bonfire kit (which includes wood) as well as a s'more kit.
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Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Kaylee and Summit's history is littered with commitment issues, break-ups, and make-ups, and those old wounds remain evident during the final bonfire.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Simply put, Lohri is a celebration of the end of the winter season and the beginning of the longer days of spring; it is observed with a ceremonial bonfire at sunset.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
People were playing music, like lighting small bonfires and stuff, trying to light the area.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Kaylee and Summit's history is littered with commitment issues, break-ups, and make-ups, and those old wounds remain evident during the final bonfire.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Simply put, Lohri is a celebration of the end of the winter season and the beginning of the longer days of spring; it is observed with a ceremonial bonfire at sunset.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
People were playing music, like lighting small bonfires and stuff, trying to light the area.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonfire. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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bonfire
noun
bon·fire
ˈbän-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a large outdoor fire
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