The Chattanooga Zoo has announced the return of its annual Asian Lantern Festival. It will begin on November 21, 2025.

The festival takes place Wednesdays through Sundays, and it will run through January 17, 2026.

Asian Lantern Festival lights up the Chattanooga Zoo

The Chattanooga Zoo's third annual Asian Lantern Festival opens November 26 and features 40 beautiful displays.

This year's festival returns with a new collection of hand-crafted lanterns, according to the zoo.

"In the Forest of Fantasy, you'll discover fire-breathing dragons, fairies, mythical beasts, forest creatures and even Santa in his workshop! Hundreds of glowing lanterns create nearly 50 distinct scenes across the Zoo, and interactive displays and games add to the fun," the Chattanooga Zoo said in a news releas

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