Photos: 20th annual Celebration of Life

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald The crowd watches from the shore as lanterns honoring those who have died float together on Reeds Bay during the 20th annual Celebration of Life Sunday in Hilo. Hawaii Care Choices hosts the event to show the community that they are not alone in their grief.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A woman places a lantern onto Reeds Bay Sunday in honor of a loved one who has died.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Lanterns that were created to honor loved ones glow while they float on Reeds Bay Sunday.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Ami Welsh looks up while playing with a lantern dedicated to a loved one Sunday during the 20th annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A family puts together their lantern for a family member who has died for the 20th annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Volunteers with the Youth Challenge Academy ensure the lanterns float together on Reeds Bay Sunday during the 20th annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald People sit on the grass near Reeds Bay as the sun goes down during the 20th annual Celebration of Life in Hilo.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Volunteers with the Youth Challenge Academy ensure the lanterns float together on Reeds Bay.