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HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC. AND TIANYU ARTS AND CULTURE ANNOUNCE 2025 PHILADELPHIA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL IN FRANKLIN SQUARE
PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2025 - Historic Philadelphia, Inc., (HPI), the non-profit organization that renovated, funds, manages, and operates award-winning Franklin Square, along with Tianyu Arts and Culture, announces the 2025 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square, June 20 – August 31, 2025.
For 2025’s Year of the Snake, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square will showcase magnificent giant lighted sculptures crafted from steel frames and wrapped in vibrant silk, blending light and culture. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, with more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before. Visitors will embark on a magical journey through enchanting forest-themed displays and a radiant underwater realm, where lanterns and interactive delights showcase the splendor of China’s culture alongside diverse wildlife and vibrant marine wonders.
An Evening in Franklin Square, the fundraiser and private festival preview, will take place on Tuesday, June 17, allowing attendees a sneak peek of the Festival before it opens to the public.
In addition to the gorgeous light installations, guests can enjoy live cultural stage performances, see the choreographed fountain light show in the historic Rendell Family Fountain, taste food and drink options including Asian cuisine and American comfort food, drink a toast at the Cocktail Garden, and shop for Chinese folk artists’ crafts. Guests can also play Philly Mini Golf and ride the Parx Liberty Carousel at a discounted rate. A portion of the proceeds from the Festival benefits Historic Philadelphia, Inc. for the programming and care of this important public space and its many year-round free events.
For 2025’s Year of the Snake, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square will showcase magnificent giant lighted sculptures crafted from steel frames and wrapped in vibrant silk, blending light and culture. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, with more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before. Visitors will embark on a magical journey through enchanting forest-themed displays and a radiant underwater realm, where lanterns and interactive delights showcase the splendor of China’s culture alongside diverse wildlife and vibrant marine wonders.
An Evening in Franklin Square, the fundraiser and private festival preview, will take place on Tuesday, June 17, allowing attendees a sneak peek of the Festival before it opens to the public.
In addition to the gorgeous light installations, guests can enjoy live cultural stage performances, see the choreographed fountain light show in the historic Rendell Family Fountain, taste food and drink options including Asian cuisine and American comfort food, drink a toast at the Cocktail Garden, and shop for Chinese folk artists’ crafts. Guests can also play Philly Mini Golf and ride the Parx Liberty Carousel at a discounted rate. A portion of the proceeds from the Festival benefits Historic Philadelphia, Inc. for the programming and care of this important public space and its many year-round free events.
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Student Design Contest gives area students the opportunity to design a lantern for the 2025 Festival. Children ages 8-14 are invited to submit a drawing of a dragon to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Winning drawings will be crafted into lanterns and displayed during the Festival. The students will be able to take the lantern home with them at the conclusion of the Festival. Deadline for submission is May 16, 2025. Submission information at phillychineselanternfestival.org.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square (note full name)
6th and Race Streets
June 20 – August 31, 2025, 6 - 11 pm, daily (closed July 4)
During the Festival, Franklin Square is open and free during regular daytime hours. The Franklin Square Playground will be fully open and free both daytime and during the evening hours, accessible only from 7th Street. The lanterns are able to be viewed for free during daytime with a free scavenger hunt, while a ticket is required for nighttime entrance after 6 pm (no re-entry). The park will close daily at 5 pm to prepare for the nightly Festival. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
NEW FOR 2025! Introducing the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Pass for unlimited entry for the duration of the Festival: adults (with ID) $80 and children (ages 3-13) $45.
Monday through Thursday tickets:
· $26 for adults
· $16 for children (ages 3-13, 2 and under are free)
· $24 for senior (65+) and active military (with I.D.)
Friday through Sunday tickets (timed tickets required):
· $29 for adults
· $16 for children (ages 3-13, 2 and under are free)
· $27 for senior (65+) and active military (with I.D.)
Discount tickets for Philly Mini Golf and Parx Liberty Carousel are available during the Festival. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Additional fees for online purchase.
For special event rentals during the Festival Mondays through Thursdays, either daytime or nighttime, or group sales (for 20 or more people), call 215-629-5801 ext. 209 or email [email protected].
Franklin Square, Philadelphia’s original green space, is a beautiful oasis in Historic Philadelphia. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is the non-profit that renovated, funds, manages, and operates Franklin Square. First created as an open space by William Penn in 1682, the seven-and-a-half acre Franklin Square offers family fun in one of the city’s most charming historic parks filled with expansive lawns and shady trees. Award-winning Franklin Square features the Rendell Family Fountain, one of the country’s oldest public fountains featuring a daytime and nighttime water and light show, Philly Mini Golf, Parx Liberty Carousel, two playgrounds, and SquareBurger, operated by Cescaphe. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphia’s history, putt through some of the city’s most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, swing along with the dancing water of the fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town.
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. makes our nation’s history relevant, real, and fun by enlivening historic sites through storytelling, interactions, and education. HPI operates, maintains, and improves the Betsy Ross House; Once Upon A Nation storytelling, History Makers, and immersive walking tours; and Franklin Square. For all Historic Philadelphia, Inc. event information, visit historicphiladelphia.org to buy tickets online. Follow on Facebook at HistoricPhila or FranklinSquare or on Instagram at historicphilly or franklinsquarephilly/.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square (note full name)
6th and Race Streets
June 20 – August 31, 2025, 6 - 11 pm, daily (closed July 4)
During the Festival, Franklin Square is open and free during regular daytime hours. The Franklin Square Playground will be fully open and free both daytime and during the evening hours, accessible only from 7th Street. The lanterns are able to be viewed for free during daytime with a free scavenger hunt, while a ticket is required for nighttime entrance after 6 pm (no re-entry). The park will close daily at 5 pm to prepare for the nightly Festival. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
NEW FOR 2025! Introducing the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Pass for unlimited entry for the duration of the Festival: adults (with ID) $80 and children (ages 3-13) $45.
Monday through Thursday tickets:
· $26 for adults
· $16 for children (ages 3-13, 2 and under are free)
· $24 for senior (65+) and active military (with I.D.)
Friday through Sunday tickets (timed tickets required):
· $29 for adults
· $16 for children (ages 3-13, 2 and under are free)
· $27 for senior (65+) and active military (with I.D.)
Discount tickets for Philly Mini Golf and Parx Liberty Carousel are available during the Festival. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Additional fees for online purchase.
For special event rentals during the Festival Mondays through Thursdays, either daytime or nighttime, or group sales (for 20 or more people), call 215-629-5801 ext. 209 or email [email protected].
Franklin Square, Philadelphia’s original green space, is a beautiful oasis in Historic Philadelphia. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is the non-profit that renovated, funds, manages, and operates Franklin Square. First created as an open space by William Penn in 1682, the seven-and-a-half acre Franklin Square offers family fun in one of the city’s most charming historic parks filled with expansive lawns and shady trees. Award-winning Franklin Square features the Rendell Family Fountain, one of the country’s oldest public fountains featuring a daytime and nighttime water and light show, Philly Mini Golf, Parx Liberty Carousel, two playgrounds, and SquareBurger, operated by Cescaphe. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphia’s history, putt through some of the city’s most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, swing along with the dancing water of the fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town.
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. makes our nation’s history relevant, real, and fun by enlivening historic sites through storytelling, interactions, and education. HPI operates, maintains, and improves the Betsy Ross House; Once Upon A Nation storytelling, History Makers, and immersive walking tours; and Franklin Square. For all Historic Philadelphia, Inc. event information, visit historicphiladelphia.org to buy tickets online. Follow on Facebook at HistoricPhila or FranklinSquare or on Instagram at historicphilly or franklinsquarephilly/.
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