![]() ![]() "However, the moment lanterns are released, all are unified under a golden sky." "People come to The Lantern Fest® for different reasons some aim to turn over a new leaf, others to heal a broken friendship or to celebrate the life of a loved one," said The Lantern Fest® spokesman Maxwell Christian. Later, when the sun goes down, participants will create a masterpiece of light as thousands of lanterns rise into the night sky. This year, event organizers have expanded food options for purchase at the venue and will also allow outside food so participants do not get hungry in anticipation of the lantern release. When gates open at 2 p.m., families and friends can enjoy live music, a stage show hosted by the on-air personalities from The Arch, inflatables, face painting, s'mores, balloon twisters and photos with princesses. "We loved working with The Arch and are excited to continue our partnership this year." "The event was a huge success last year," said The Lantern Fest® spokeswoman Amy Gessel. The Lantern Fest® has partnered with 106.5 The Arch again to bring the event to Brookdale Farms for another unforgettable evening. In November 2016, more than 7,600 spectators joined the family-friendly festival, presented by 106.5 The Arch, when it stopped in STL for the first time. Louis on November 4, as hopes and dreams will weave a tapestry of light across the night. ( OTC PINK: SAKL) wholly owned subsidiary, The Lantern Fest®, returns to St. LOUIS, MO-(Marketwired - Feb 7, 2017) - Sack Lunch Productions, Inc. That might seem like a steep price to pay to see lights, but I think it’s mostly worth it.ST. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 on Thursdays with a student ID. The festival is open nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. It’s hard to explain all of the amazing light displays because you really have to see them to appreciate them fully, so I would definitely recommend you check them out. It was also difficult to stand still for so long in the cold because my toes went numb. I wasn’t a huge fan of the performances, though they did add something to the festival. Although they were fun to watch, they were a little odd for example, a man pretended to be a panda, rolling all over the stage. ![]() ![]() They also had performances to showcase Chinese culture. Next to each of the displays was an informational sign, explaining how it related to and represented China. The Chinese Lantern Festival is also a great place to get fun and festive photos with your friends.Īside from the beautiful lights, we were able to learn about Chinese culture. You can get up close and personal with most of the displays and they’re all three dimensional, something you don’t normally see with holiday lights. The Chinese Lantern Festival beats too tall Christmas trees and lights on the side of the building that you have to crane your neck to see. There were over 30 displays, most taller than me. ![]() All of the light displays featured vibrant colors and glowed brightly. They had everything, a 30 foot dragon, beautiful archways and flowers, a huge fish display, moving dinosaurs and kangaroos and even cute animal displays like pandas and penguins. Once inside, we spent almost two hours walking around looking at the larger than life displays. Around the park, I could hear Chinese music playing, which helped to set the atmosphere. After my friends and I got in, we walked across a bridge with lanterns lining the ceiling. I saw light displays that stretched out across Celebration Park at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and made the night sky glow. Walking up to the ticket booth, I was already excited. I felt tiny next to a tiger whose head was bigger than my body. I was in awe of the bright, colorful lights and fun atmosphere. The Chinese Lantern Festival made me feel like Alice in Wonderland. ![]()
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