A 200-foot dragon has been spotted in Philly’s Franklin Square. No worries. The ginormous snake stretches as one of the amazing sights in this year’s Chinese Lantern Festival.

Getty Images Key Facts Celebrations start on Feb. 10 before culminating on Feb. 24 with the Lantern Festival, a tradition in which people light paper lanterns to signify the start of a new year.

From a giant glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures for the whole family.

Expect a family-friendly outing in Franklin Square with impressive illuminated displays, cultural performances, a fountain ...

For the 8th year, Franklin Square will bask in the glow of over 1,100 Chinese lanterns, from an enchanting forest-themed ...

Ancient Chinese people used simple materials such as bamboo splints, rice paper strips as well as paper to make all kinds of crafted products, including lanterns, dragons, lions and paper offerings.

A main feature of the festival is a huge dragon lantern - Needle said it's as long as three school buses. But many other works feature dragons in honor of this year on the Chinese calendar.

The 2025 celebration will include over 1,100 light sculptures, interactive games, a fountain show, acrobatic performances and more.

Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Franklin Square from June 21 through Aug. 13 with an interactive fortune-telling wall and 100-foot dragon tunnel. Tickets are on sale now. Read More ...

The head was installed by a crane with a 15-person crew. More than 70 pieces make up that one lantern. The Giant Dragon Lantern is still a staple at the festival, and is longer than three school buses ...

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.