December is such a pleasant time to be in Miami, it is not only the cooler sunny skies that are the magnet but also the barrage of top line events that start kicking off in and around the city...
And of course, lots of fun events are getting under way in the midst of the Christmas frenzy and New Year fireworks, including some beloved recurring events... the Nutcracker, the TransSiberian Orchestra, the Wizard of Oz, the Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert... In addition, the Christmas boaters and the wacky Mango Strutters come out in full force just in time for the holidays and we get ready to welcome college football fans for the Orange Bowl.
Ancient Chinese culture comes to life through dazzling lights, colors, shapes, and themes at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. Along with a collection of kids' activities including inflatables, mini-golf, mazes and more, the Lantern Light Festival brightens the night from November 30th thru December 1st!
oin us for a spectacular evening of dazzling lights, colors, shapes, and themes. The Lantern Light festival is a six week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances, and incredible cuisine. A tradition that started over 2,000 years ago, the lantern festival is China’s most important celebration, marking the return of spring, with the lighting of Chinese lanterns being symbolic of illuminating the future and the reunion of family.
While many people picture lanterns being released into the night sky, these enormous lanterns stay firmly on the ground. Each Chinese lantern is custom-built by Chinese artisans and typically takes four weeks and a team of seven to complete.The lanterns appear to be three-dimensional stained glass, and are handmade from hundreds of pieces of silky cloth. Some are over 30 feet high and others are up to 300 feet long.
If you enjoy an evening full of festive lights and amazing sights, bring your family to the Lantern Light Festival, a rare opportunity to witness the majestic skill of the world’s best lantern-makers.
DATES AND HOURS：November 30 - January 20,2018 Thursdays - Sundays：5:00pm - 11:00pm
LOCATION：Miami - Dade County Fair 10901 SW 24th St,Miami, FL 33165
