Taking over parks and zoos across the country, the traveling Asian Lantern Festival shows off thousands of colorful handmade paper lanterns in open, green spaces. This year’s Cleveland edition, which runs June 20 through July 28, brings 40 brand new light up displays. The event also includes authentic bites from local spots Li Wah, King Wah, Thai Thai, an interactive zone, open air market and live performances.
Running after zoo hours, the lantern exhibit is only open Thursday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Same-day tickets are $20.50 each, or you can score four tickets for $60. Kids 2 and younger are free. Those purchasing tickets early can score a discount.
Find ticket information right here.
Take a look at last year’s illuminating festival below: 
This article appears in May 8-14, 2019.
Got there very early, tailgated in the parking lot, ate fast, got in line, and was one of the first through the gates. Blew me and my wife away. Worth every penny. If you didn’t go last year, go this year. Or even if you’ve already gone, go again anyway. People whose towns weren’t visited saw the pix, and told me how lucky we were to be able to see it. Damn betcha we were!