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Zoo Atlanta’s ‘IllumiNights’ event canceled this year
Linda Choi
Linda Choi
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Linda has dedicated over 8 years to covering education in Georgia, with her Bachelor's degree from Emory University. She previously worked for the Cherokee Tribune, where she focused on school board meetings and educational policy, giving her a deep understanding of local education dynamics.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Zoo Atlanta’s popular lantern festival, IllumiNights, has been canceled this year.
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On Saturday, the zoo said Hanart Culture, the entertainment company whose artisans travel from China each year for the event’s construction and installation, can’t bring its team to Atlanta.
“Despite exhausting all efforts, we were unable to find a solution that would allow us to present the festival this season at the level of quality our guests have come to expect,” the zoo said. “... We appreciate everyone in our community who has supported this event, and we apologize for any inconveniences or disruption to holiday plans or traditions.”
Since 2021, IllumiNights has lit the zoo up in large, animal-themed lanterns during the holiday season. The works of art are hand-painted, with a new batch appearing each year.
Those who bought tickets will get a refund, the zoo said.
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