Chinese Lantern Festival a Huge Hit, is Extended an Extra Week

MILWAUKEE -- Due to the overwhelming popularity of the lantern festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens, China Lights will be on display for an additional week. All tickets with the end date of Oct. 30 will be honored through Nov. 6.

China Lights: Boerner Brighter Than Ever celebrates Asian culture and features 40 larger-than-life, brilliantly lit, sculptural lantern displays. In addition to the dramatic displays of color, light, and sound, the festival offers stage performances of folk-culture entertainment, Asian-inspired cuisine, and a bustling marketplace.

Hours are 5:30-10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Boerner Botanical Gardens is located in Whitnall Park at 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI.

Schedule of Events:

Oct. 21-23, 5:30-10 p.m. – Cultural Weekend

Friday only: 5:30 p.m. Folk dances performed by the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language Students also present mini lessons in Mandarin Chinese, origami, Chinese lantern making, and calligraphy throughout the Weekend.

6:25 p.m. Illumination Parade: a procession through the zodiac display in the Shrub Mall.

6:30, 8, and 9 p.m. Stage Performances include Acrobats from China – power, jar juggling/balancing, juggling with bouncing balls.

Sunday only (time to be announced): History of Tea, Gonfu Tea (tea ceremony)

K-8 Student Offer

From Oct. 21–27, one student in grade K-8 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a person who pays admission.

“Turnout on weekends has been amazing!” said Shirley Walczak, Director of Boerner Botanical Gardens.

“We’re encouraging patrons to enjoy the displays during the week as well.”

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