Your guide to the 2023 Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia

You may have seen the colorful art already being put into place. The Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Philadelphia for the summer of 2023.

Here are some answers to questions about the colorful light experience at historic Franklin Square:

The Chinese light and cultural festival takes place daily in Franklin Square at North 6th and Race streets from Wednesday, June 21, through Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. The park is open during the day from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the festival taking over at night from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Visitors can check out dozens of larger-than-life displays. Organizers have yet to reveal what light-up art will be new this year.

The festival will also include traditional Chinese performances including face-changing, acrobatics, juggling, dance and plate-spinning.

Asian cuisine, American cuisine and the Dragon Beer Garden operated by Cescaphe will be open throughout the event, with favorites Oishii, Sang Kee and SquareBurger operated by Cooperage offering up eats.

Adults (18-64): $22 (Sunday to Thursday), $25 (Friday and Saturday)

Youth (13-17): $20 (Sun-Thurs), $23 ( Fri & Sat)

Children (3-12): $14

Children (2 and under): FREE

Seniors (Ages 65+) & Active Military (with ID & comes with one guest): $20 (Sun-Thurs), $23 (Fri & Sat)

A portion of the proceeds will go to Historic Philadelphia, Inc., a nonprofit that operates and manages Franklin Square.

Click here to purchase timed tickets.

This year, festival organizers are offering combo tickets for admission to the festival as well as Philly Mini Golf and/or the Parx Liberty Carousel. Prices vary depending on the day of the week.

For more information and tickets visit their website.