The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square.
The June 20 event brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures.
The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with more than 30 never-before-seen giant lantern displays. In addition to the gorgeous light installations, visitors can enjoy live cultural stage performances, see the choreographed fountain light show in the historic Rendell Family Fountain, taste expanded food and drink options including Asian cuisine and American comfort food, drink a toast at the Lotus Cocktail Garden, and shop for Chinese folk artists’ crafts created on site.
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE
6 pm – Gates open
6:30 pm – Enjoy complimentary food and drinks in the Franklin Square Pavilion (media only)
7:00 pm – Welcome Remarks on the Stage with debut of the student lanterns, presented by Temple University
7:30 pm – First stage performances including the renowned Face Changer
8:00 pm – Fountain Show
8:30 pm – Sunset – THIS IS WHEN THE LANTERNS BECOME MAGICAL
10:00 pm – Event concludes