Lliira's Night

Lliira's Night was an annual festival holiday that honored the goddess Lliira on the 7 of Flamerule.

History
Some time prior to the 14 century DR, Lliira's Night began life as a festival confined to the city of Waterdeep.

By the late 15 century, this festival had spread from its native city to Baldur's Gate and across the Sword Coast. Around this time, a store in Baldur's Gate by the name of Felogyr's Fireworks used smokepowder fireworks to celebrate the event and over time it quickly became a staple tradition within the holiday. In Waterdeep, handling of the celebration's fireworks was the duty of the city guard.

Activities
The festival consisted primarily of dances and balls, which were held throughout a city. In Waterdeep, the high-point of these nightly balls was the "Cynosure Ball" - this was jointly sponsored by the Church of Lliira's clergy, the local nobility, and the Lords of Waterdeep. Outside of formal balls, carefree dancing and various other pursuits that fell within the Lady of Joy's purview were prevalent in festhalls all throughout.

During this holiday, many were known to dye their clothes or armor in colors of blue, antique gold, and coppery-orange. Many were also known to wear ceremonial, star-shaped masks. Cuisine commonly associated with the festival included barbecued meats as well as juices and alcoholic beverages of a pink color.