Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the Asian Lantern Festival will return on select nights this summer, beginning July 7 through August 27.
Each year, Asian Lantern Festival draws over 150,000 guests to experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo after dark. This year’s festival will feature live acrobatic performances every hour and a variety of culturally-inspired cuisine at the Asian food market. 
“Asian Lantern Festival has become one of Cleveland’s most popular summer events thanks to the tremendous support from our community and event partners,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks chief marketing officer. “Set up for this year’s event is already underway and over the next month, artisans will be hand crafting the more than 1,000 lanterns that will transform the zoo, including our most innovative and interactive displays yet.”
This year’s event promises all new highlights featuring Instagrammable moments and large-scale displays, including a nearly 40-foot-tall giant lantern, walk-through tunnels and a 150-foot-long enchanted garden experience immersing guests in larger-than-life displays featuring butterflies, flowers and insects.
In addition to the full walk-through experience Thursdays through Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the zoo will host the Asian Lantern Festival drive thru experience. On select nights, guests will be able to drive thru the festival from the comfort of their personal vehicles.
Advance tickets are on sale now at FutureForWildlife.org/lanterns.