NC Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Cary

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Cary Friday night.

The 7th annual event is back at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre through January 8. There is a Sensory Friendly Night on December 6.

Last year 200,000 people attended the event and this year there are 40 all new displays this year. Each one is comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage.

ABC11 Together is once again sponsoring the event.