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Each year, Franklin Square takes on a new light during the Festival de Linternas Chinas de Filadelfia.
This popular summertime event transforms the gorgeous park — which borders both Philadelphia’s Distrito histórico y Chinatown — into an enchanted forest and magical realm with dozens of massive, immersive lantern displays.
Explore the grounds and see familiar critters, beautiful foliage and fantastical creatures — including the festival’s iconic 164-foot-long dragon — come to life as massive, handcrafted light sculptures illuminated by thousands of LEDs.
The uber-popular celebration of light and culture also features breathtaking live cultural performances, globally inspired dining, additional family-friendly activities, shopping and more.
Since making its debut in 2016, the annual fest’s incredible works of illuminated art and all-ages programming have wowed hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.
Este año, el Festival de Linternas Chinas de Filadelfia in Franklin Square runs from June 5 to August 16, 2026.
El 2026 Festival de Linternas Chinas de Filadelfia is making noise for the Year of the Horse by symbolizing the energy, passion, freedom and transformation still fueling the city following February’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
Each one-of-a-kind, glowing lantern explores and celebrates the marquee events happening in support of 250 aniversario de América, as well as the global excitement stirred up by Copa Mundial de la FIFA 26 y el Juego de Estrellas de la MLB.
Additionally, the nine-week festival pays tribute to Franklin Square’s 20th birthday celebration, which kicked off on April 18, 2026. Look for surprise activations, including a daily scavenger hunt and free carousel rides, plus official merchandise for sale in the Cocktail Garden, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
- Foto de J. Fusco para Tianyu
The massive, handcrafted lanterns are truly the stars of the show at the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. This year’s celebration promises even more never-before-seen giant lantern displays than ever before: 1,100 individual creations in nearly 40 displays.
The light sculptures — steel frames wrapped in vibrant, hand-painted silk and illuminated by 15,000 twinkling LED lights — transport festivalgoers to magical worlds filled with radiant wildlife, sea animals, mythical creatures and jaw-dropping flora.
Alongside never-before-seen lanterns, the festival’s legendary 164-foot-long (the length of three school buses!) green dragon returns. Fun fact: It takes a 10-person work crew to install the dragon’s head, with the lantern’s overall weight coming in at a whopping 6,000 pounds!
— Rendering courtesy Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Look out for nearly 40 soul-stirring illuminated displays, from historic events, like Happy Birthday, America y Philly Summer Soccer, to exotic wildlife, like Southeast Asia: A Radiant Rainforest y Red-Crusted Turacos, plus an 85-foot-long Tunnel of Champions designed to celebrate the global spirit of sports.
This year, the Fountain Show at Franklin Square, splashing down in the 188-year-old Rendell Family Fountain, features a jaw-dropping show of choreographed lights and water as fountain jets dance rhythmically in tune with timed music.
- Fotografía de Visit Philadelphia
Classic Philly music scores and current pop hits set a show-stopping scene, including Ahora voy a volar by Bill Conti and Motownphilly by Boyz II Men, in addition to an exclusive performance of Manzana pequeña by Chopstick Brothers.
New for 2026: The Fountain Show comes alive with a new musical treat as Elton John’s smash hit Libertad de Filadelfia blares from the park’s speakers in perfect choreographed bliss.
Also, out-of-the-box live cultural events happen every night. Sprinkled in with the magical fountain shows, these 30-minute performances are free with general admission. This year’s lineup includes the following can’t-miss shows:
Food vendors serving up both traditional Asian fare and classic American cuisine are on deck during the event.
Dining options range from the experiential to traditional as festivalgoers can choose their own adventure, including authentic Asian street foods, Asian fusion dumplings and classic American cookout fare from various food trucks and restaurants in the park:
One highlight: a dumpling-making workshop with Sang Kee where chefs relay the history of dumplings and teach you how to make those delicate doughy treats. (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 7:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.)
For the 21-plus crowd, the Cocktail Garden pours an array of refreshing alcoholic beverages and canned cocktails, like Koi Krush, a hard pineapple-mango seltzer.
New for 2026: Chickie’s & Pete’s brings Chickie’s Tenders and Crabfries. Not far away, a cotton candy art stand churns out spun-sugar confections in the forms of pandas and Pikachus.
Franklin Square favorites Philly Mini Golf and the Parx Liberty Carousel are also open during the Chinese Lantern Festival. Tickets for rounds of golf and rides around the carousel are available for purchase at a discounted rate, online or at the entrance.
Additionally, the festival brings families together for a slew of fun free daytime activities:
Also: On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Benjamin Franklin shows up with birthday cupcakes while the Parx Liberty Carousel offers buy-one-get-one tickets for National Carousel Day.
The festival also features a variety of vendors selling Chinese folk art — the perfect memento for your visit. Don’t forget: Check out the free daily Lantern Scavenger Hunt.
During the daytime, admission to Franklin Square is free to the public, as always, and festival lanterns are freely viewable (with a free scavenger hunt). At 5 p.m. daily, Franklin Square is cleared of guests and the park closes in preparation for the festival.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival begins at 6 p.m. sharp (accessible only from 7th Street), and entradas obligatorias.
Aunque las entradas suelen estar a la venta en la entrada del festival, la venta puede finalizar cuando el parque está al límite de su capacidad, por lo que se recomienda encarecidamente adquirirlas con antelación.
Monday through Thursday: General admission tickets can be used anytime from festival opening to closing to the tune of $28 for adults, $16 for children (ages 3 to 12), and $25 for seniors and active military (with ID).
Fridays and Saturdays: To manage park capacity, timed tickets are required. They run $32 for adults, $16 for children (ages 3 to 12), and $29 for seniors and active military (with ID).
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Pass gets you unlimited entry to the event, anytime during its run for the second straight year. The unlimited pass costs $90 for adults (with ID) and $50 for children (ages 3 to 12).
Los niños menores de 2 años (acompañados de un adulto) pueden entrar en el festival y participar gratuitamente en las atracciones cualquier día.
Los que quieran disfrutar de todo lo que ofrece el parque Franklin Square pueden comprar entradas con descuento para el carrusel Parx Liberty, el minigolf Philly o ambos.
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