Light up the night at historic Franklin Square with the must-see Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Old City.

2026’s fantastical light display celebrates the Year of the Horse with dozens of massive, intricate and handcrafted lanterns and installations constructed by Chinese artisans, plus cultural performances and plenty of international food and drink.

Stay tuned for more info on the 2026 theme, which highlights countries represented at FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia.