PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square April 22 to June 12 will be a celebration of light and culture featuring artisans from China and the Philadelphia region.
More than 25 larger-than-life illuminated displays of giant flowers, a three-story pagoda, a huge Chinese dragon and more, created using traditional Chinese methods combined with thousands of LED lights in brilliant colors, will fill the seven-and-a-half-acre square near the Liberty Bell.
In addition to the light installations, festival goers will enjoy daily performances, culinary exploration and crafts by working artists.
The lanterns for the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square will be created in China especially for the event and sent via container ship to the United States.
Historic Philadelphia, the nonprofit that manages and operates Franklin Square, will celebrate the square’s 10th anniversary with other special events throughout 2016.
