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Festival of Illumination
September 9, 2021 - January 9, 2022
A must see experience for guests of all ages; New England’s largest and premier lantern showcase!
The Festival of Illumination “World of Lights” is a cultural and artistic expression like you have never experienced before. Travel the globe through the incredible artistry of handcrafted Chinese Lanterns and immerse yourself in the magical world of imagination and illumination. The lantern exhibits will take you on a trip through the African Savannas, the Amazon Rain Forest, the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, as well as many beautiful and fascinating regions in between. Guests of all ages will also enjoy live entertainment, a typical Asian Night Marketplace and specialty foods.
Hosted by Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, beginning this September through to January 3, 2022.
Location of Event: Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756