CLEVELAND, Ohio — Just one night after the skies over Northeast Ohio were lit with a dizzying array of fireworks, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo lit up the night with its own light show, as the popular Asian Lantern Festival returned.
“Now in its eighth year, the Asian Lantern Festival has welcomed over one million guests and has become one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite summer traditions,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks chief marketing officer, in a statement. “Thanks to the incredible support of our community partners, we’re excited to unveil all-new lanterns and unforgettable experiences that will delight both first-time visitors and returning fans alike.”
Visitors are enveloped in dazzling light displays with themes that include “Animals of the Nile” presented by CrossCountry Mortgage, ocean creatures, botanical gardens, a four-story-tall hydrangea and butterfly tree, walk-through tunnels and more…