Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

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Thanks for your interest in Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! This page is no longer active and we encourage you to follow Franklin Square for up-to-date festival info.

Something artsy for all of you to do when stay at home! Your design may also appear in our future festivals!

Thanks, Philadelphia! We hope you enjoyed the lantern festival and to see you again next year! To keep up to date with other lantern festivals across the US, check out Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.

It’s that time of the year again!

Check out one of our sister shows produced by the same creative team Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc. at Louisville Zoo - Wild Lights Asian Lantern Festival Opening this Thursday to April 25th! It will be a show that worth the drive!

Thanks, Philadelphia! We hope you enjoyed the lantern festival and to see you again next year! To keep up to date with other lantern festivals across the US, check out Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.

June 18th is this year's Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival last day. Don't miss your chance to walk through these gates into another world!

Have you seen our nightly performers?! The festival has been extended until June 18th, incase you haven't!

Take a trip under the sea at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival! These magnificent lanterns take the shape of so many animals including jellyfish, which are considered a delicacy in China!

It might look like this guy is just monkeying around but Chinese culture reveres monkeys for being smart, agile, and powerful! What did you learn about Chinese culture at this year's festival!?

Have you checked out our dragon beer garden yet?

Want to more about how our lanterns are built!? Take a look at this video and prepare to be amazed!

We are working to make our festivals better than ever and would love your feedback on how to improve your experience. If you have time to complete our short survey, we would love to hear your feedback!

Another beautiful night in Franklin Square! Keep the pictures coming by using #phillylanternfest!

One of our many new displays this year! If you've already visited our 2017 festival, which lantern was your favorite!?