by Amber Bowie May 31, 2024
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square at the Chinese Lantern Festival! With hundreds of illuminated displays, authentic Chinese food options, cultural performances, a fountain show, and so much more! You do not want to miss this festival!
Tickets are on sale now! Adults are $25 Monday through Thursday and $28 on weekends. Youth ages 13-17 are $23 during the week and $26 on weekends. While kids ages 2 and under are free, children 3-12 are $16 every day of the week! The festival will illuminate starting June 20th through August 18th from 6 pm - 11 pm. While Franklin Square is free to the public, it will close at 5 pm daily for the festival.
Learn more here!
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