Mae Jo Lantern Release 2015

The pay-for ($100-300) lantern launch event at Thudongkhasathan Lanna meditation center behind Mae Jo University aimed solely at tourists is on November 25th, but is sold out. As for the free/locals version that most people ask about, word on the street and social media is it won't happen this year. Anyway Loy Krathong festival is definitely Nov 24-26 with tons of activity in town including kom fye lanterns going up.

Thanks for the update Captain Bob!

You might bear in mind the severe damage to wildlife and the environment in general caused by these floating lanterns

The pay-for ($100-300) lantern launch event at Thudongkhasathan Lanna meditation center behind Mae Jo University aimed solely at tourists is on November 25th, but is sold out. As for the free/locals version that most people ask about, word on the street and social media is it won't happen this year. Anyway Loy Krathong festival is definitely Nov 24-26 with tons of activity in town including kom fye lanterns going up.

Where would have a person gotten tickets for this?

Is there such a thing as a festival schedule? Any idea of when it will be decided for sure that the free event will not happen this year? Also, I heard that you are not allowed to take pictures at the free event. Do you know if that is true?

Thanks!

Where would have a person gotten tickets for this?

Agencies such as cmstay and bonvoyagethailand were selling the tickets.
http://www.cmstay.com/yee-peng-2015
http://www.bonvoyagethailand.com/chiang-mai-tours/yee-peng-lanna-international.html

Here's a link to Loy Krathong events in and around Chiang Mai (updated 25-Oct-2015/today)
http://www.festivalsofthailand.com/home/thailand-festivals/loi-krathong/

Is there any update on the Mae Jo Lantern Release in Chiang Mai for 2015?
Thanks in advance

I am wondering the same thing! Hopefully someone has an updated report.