The Lantern Lighting Festival encompasses Japanese tradition—through music, dance, crafts, martial arts and lanterns. Japanese food and dozens of culturally-related items will be for sale.

The day will culminate at dusk with the main event—the lantern lighting.

The Como Park Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival, produced by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, Japan America Society of Minnesota, and Saint Paul Nagasaki Sister City Committee will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 3:00pm-9:00pm. Admission is $5.00 per adult (13+), $3.00 per child (ages 3-12) and Seniors (ages 65+), free for children under 3. Free shuttle bus service will be available from a staffed off-site parking lot at the District Service Center located at 1930 Como Ave.

For more information and list of events check out Como Zoo’s website:
http://www.comozooconservatory.org/attractions/gardens/japanesegarden/#/japanese-lantern-festival