Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer returns for a sixth year on select nights starting Friday, July 7 through Sunday, August 27.

This year’s festival will feature live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.

Each year, Asian Lantern Festival draws more than 150,000 guests to experience the wonder of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo after dark.

“Asian Lantern Festival has become one of Cleveland’s most popular summer events thanks to the tremendous support from our community and event partners,” Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer, said in a statement. “Set up for this year’s event is already underway and over the next month, artisans will be hand crafting the more than 1,000 lanterns that will transform the Zoo, including our most innovative and interactive displays yet.”

New highlights this year include large-scale displays, with a nearly 40-foot-tall giant lantern, walk-through tunnels, and a 150-foot-long Enchanted Garden Experience, immersing guests in larger-than-life displays featuring butterflies, flowers, and insects.

In addition to the full walk-through experience Thursdays through Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Zoo will host an Asian Lantern Festival Drive Thru Experience, when guests will be able to drive thru the festival in their personal vehicles.

“Meijer is excited to be partnering with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for our third year in support of the Asian Lantern Festival event,” Meijer senior director of community partnerships and giving Cathy Cooper said in a statement. “We hope to help guests immerse themselves within this awe-inspiring cultural experience this summer.”

Advance tickets are now on sale now for a discounted cost of $19 each, or a four-pack for $60 for Zoo members; or $22 or a four-pack for $70 non-members. Same day tickets can be purchased at the Box Office for $25 or a four-pack for $75.

Drive-through tickets are $45 per vehicle for members and $55 per vehicle for non-members. Children under sgre two are admitted free.