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Chinese Lantern Festival

What to know about the Chinese Lantern Festival 2025

Nov 22, 2025

NC Chinese Lantern Festival brings in more than $10 million

Feb 25, 2025

Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary wraps up another record-breaking season

This season drew visitors from all 50 states and eight countries.

Jan 12

Who celebrates Lunar New Year and why? We explain

Jan 28, 2025

Chinese Lantern Festival sets attendance record

Jan 14, 2025

Chinese Lantern Festival brings in an estimated $8M in economic impact

Feb 13, 2024

Who celebrates Lunar New Year and why? We explain

Feb 9, 2024

Storm damage forces Chinese Lantern Festival to cancel remaining days

Jan 12, 2024

Setup underway for 8th annual NC Chinese Lantern Festival

Oct 30, 2023

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Chinese Lantern Festival sets attendance record

Jan 14, 2025

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Chinese Lantern Festival opens for 2024 season at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary

Nov 16, 2024

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Chinese Lantern Festival brings in an estimated $8M in economic impact

Feb 13, 2024

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Storm damage forces Chinese Lantern Festival to cancel remaining days

Jan 11, 2024

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Chinese Lantern Festival returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary

Jun 28, 2023

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NC Chinese Lantern Festival shatters economic impact record

Feb 6, 2023

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Chinese Lantern Festival prepares to open for holiday season

Nov 16, 2022

Latest Stories

Chinese Lantern Festival returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary

Chinese artists are crafting more than 40 new displays, made up of hundreds of parts and thousands of LED lights.

Jun 28, 2023

Lunar New Year 2023: What's in store for Year of the Rabbit?

Watch the video to find out what the Year of the Rabbit means in 2023.

Jan 21, 2023

NC Chinese Lantern Festival welcomed 216K visitors this season, more than ever before

This year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival was more popular than ever.

Jan 9, 2023

ABC11 Together Perspectives for December 24, 2022

ABC11 Together Perspectives for December 24, 2022 contains segments on dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season, the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, and Fayetteville's New Year's Eve Night Circus Celebration.

Dec 24, 2022

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival prepares to open for holiday season

The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival held a special preview night on Tuesday at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheater.

Nov 16, 2022