CLEVELAND — It’s back!
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced the return of its popular Asian Lantern Festival, which begins running on select nights from July 7 through Aug. 27.
Tickets are now on sale HERE. The advance discounted cost for Zoo members is $19 or a four-pack for $60. Advance non-member tickets are $22 or a four-pack for $70. Same-day tickets can be purchased at the box office for $25 or a four-pack for $75. Children under 2 are admitted free.
“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 presented by CrossCountry Mortgage immersing guests in larger-than-life displays featuring butterflies, flowers and insects,” Cleveland Zoo officials announced in a press release Monday morning.
The full walk-through experience is open Thursdays through Sundays during the event from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Guests can also choose the drive-through option on select nights to experience the Asian Lantern Festival from the comfort of their own vehicles. Drive-through tickets are $45 per vehicle for members and $55 per vehicle for non-members.
This year’s festival will also feature live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage with a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth 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.”
