“Ooh”, “ahhh”, eat, drink and shop! This September, Chinatown in Calgary will once again host its stunning Lantern Festival and it’s going to be bigger, better and more beautiful than ever!

Held the day before China’s annual Mid-Autumn celebration, this event will see food trucks, vendors and performers – as well as traditional displays and music.

The very best part? It’s totally FREE to attend and guests are encouraged to bring their own lanterns in participation!

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Interested? Bring your family, friends or special someone and ogle the enchanting lights, tasty bites and extraordinary artists!

For more information, or to attend the festival as much more than a guest – vendor and volunteer applications are being accepted now at their website below.

This is a one-day shindig, friends – so mark this one down! There’s really nothing like it anywhere else in the city and you won’t want to miss it.

2022 LANTERN FESTIVAL, CHINATOWN CALGARY 

When: Friday, September 9th
Where: 2nd Ave SW and Daqing Square
Time: 4 pm – 10 pm
Cost: FREE
Instagram: @calgarychinatown

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