A 200-foot dragon has been spotted in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square.
Don’t worry. The massive snake stretches out as one of the most amazing sights at this year’s Chinese Lantern Festival. The festival, held at 6th and Race Street, runs through August 31.
The Chinese Lantern Festival exists as one of the largest celebrations of the Chinese New Year, continuing a tradition that began about 2,000 years ago, when people would light decorated lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar.
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The Philadelphia Festival includes live performances, food, drinks, a fountain show in Franklin Square, and other attractions.
There are approximately 1,200 lantern creations, including these dragons:
•200-Foot-Long Dragon: A fire-breathing dragon that weighs 6,000 pounds and is 21 feet tall and longer than three school buses.
•a 90-foot-long dragon: a blue and white dragon that flies through the Sky Palace.
•18 lanterns with dragon sculptures: More than 918 dragons line up at the entrance of the festival.
Tickets:
Adults: Monday to Thursday | $25; Friday to Sunday | $28
Children (3-12 years): Monday to Sunday | $16
Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+) and Active Duty Military (with ID): Monday-Thursday | $23; Friday-Sunday | $26
Rates apply for groups of 20 or more. You may contact the group sales department at 215-629-5801, ext. 209 for more information.
Originally published: August 24, 2024 at 3:26 PM
