Asian Lantern Festival and more to explore at the CLE Metroparks
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – It’s back!
This weekend, the Asian Lantern Festival returns to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with both walk-through and drive-through opportunities.
The popular summer night, light-up event kicks off July 5 and runs through August 25.
Guests get to experience the zoo after dark with colorful displays lighting the way, including a new 50-foot pagoda and plenty of walk-through tunnels.
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(Photo courtesy: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) (Photo courtesy: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) Asian Lantern Festival at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on July 19, 2018. (Kyle Lanzer/Cleveland Metroparks) Credit: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
In addition, festival-goers can expect live acrobatic performances every hour and opportunities to taste culturally inspired cuisine.
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The light display happens rain or shine and can be viewed from 6:30 -10:30 p.m.
Walk-through visitors can enjoy the lights from Thursday to Sunday. While those who’d like to drive through the lit setting can do so every Wednesday. A complete schedule and tickets can be found, here.
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While you’re planning — check out these other fun events also taking place this summer at the Cleveland Metroparks this summer.
Summer Concert Series
This free, traveling concert series runs through August 17 at six iconic Cleveland Metroparks waterfront destinations including, Edgewater Beach, Euclid Beach, and Merwin’s Wharf. The live concerts take place each week from Wednesday through Saturday.
CLICK HERE to check out the full schedule and lineup.
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Food Truck Events
Yum! Nothing says summer like an easy dinner out and the Cleveland Metropark Food Truck is bringing the grub to you! This summer, the food truck will be making stops at several different Cleveland Metroparks locations.
CLICK HERE to see dates, locations and the menu.
More to explore
Want even more to explore? CLICK HERE for a complete look at park events and programs happening this summer at the Cleveland Metroparks. Get out and enjoy!
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