Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival, Announces Drone Show Finale
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has extended its Asian Lantern Festival through September 12, culminating the event with its first-ever drone show.

Cleveland Akron, OH, August 18, 2026 —
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced an extension of its popular Asian Lantern Festival, with the event now set to run through September 12. This extension will provide visitors with additional opportunities to experience the festival’s illuminated displays.
The extension will culminate in a significant event for the zoo: its first-ever drone show. This aerial display is scheduled to take place on the final evening of the festival, September 12, marking a new type of spectacle for the zoo’s event programming.
Further details regarding the specific times for the drone show and any special viewing arrangements were not immediately available.
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