This lantern keeps the festivities bright when the sun sets and the grill cools. This 14-inch tall lantern, which combines traditional outdoor appeal with a dash of contemporary functionality, is painted a striking red and has a mix of metal and wood construction. Cutout stars scatter across all four panels, revealing a prismatic interior that plays with light, thanks to a spinning mechanism tucked neatly inside.

The glow doesn’t just look the part, it’s battery powered for ease, requiring three AA batteries (not included). A small switch on the bottom gives you control, but the real beauty is the built-in timer: flip it on at your chosen hour, and it will shine for six hours before turning off for the remaining eighteen. The next evening, it repeats the cycle right on cue. No plugs, no matches, no forgetting.

With its striking silhouette and black domed top, this lantern feels right at home on a porch step, picnic table, or lining a walkway for an evening gathering. The metal loop at the top makes it easy to hang from a hook or shepherd’s crook if you prefer your glow a bit higher. Inside, the spinning light throws shifting patterns through the star cutouts, giving an extra sense of movement to an otherwise steady presence.

Whether it’s part of a patriotic display or simply the finishing touch to a backyard setup, this lantern delivers both style and practical lighting. Combine it with other colors or let it shine solo, either way, it holds its ground as a standout piece, season after season.