The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival set to happen July 22 at Ubon city on the Mun River, in the Isaan region of Thailand.

As part of the festivities, there’s a parade of giant candles and floats (each representing a local temple, district or other institution). Accompanying this are dancers in colourful traditional grab.

While in town for the event, stay at the popular Sunee Grand Hotel, which features a shopping mall, water park and bowling facilities. Rates start at B1,800 (S$75).