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Aqua Lanterns
Chinese Festival of Lights
Opening October 16, 2024
Family Friendly | Evening Experience | Dazzling Lantern Displays
Dive into a sea of lights and wonder with Aqua Lanterns: a Chinese Festival of Lights at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This luminous new after-hours experience, featuring dazzling lantern displays, debuts on October 16 and will be open Wednesday through Sunday evenings and select dates during the holidays!
As the sun sets, the aquarium transforms into a glowing seascape, filled with stunning illuminated sculptures of whales, penguins, jellyfish and other sparkling sea creatures. Stroll through this mesmerizing marine world and discover over 30 beautifully crafted lantern displays next to the amazing real animals that will inspire you throughout the aquarium.
Exhibit Details
- Dates
- October 16-December 30, 2024, Wednesday-Sunday Evenings
- Times
- Oct. 16-Nov. 3, 2024: 6:30pm-9:30pm, Nov. 6-Dec. 30, 2024: 5:30pm-9:30pm
- Additional Holiday Dates:
- Nov. 25-27, Dec. 23, Dec. 30 (Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
This is a family-friendly event for all ages.
Admission
Tickets will only be available for purchase online!
BUY NOW AND SAVE WITH ADVANCE TICKETS FOR A LIMITED TIME!
- ADVANCE TICKETS
- $45 Sept. 3-Oct. 15
- GENERAL TICKETS
- $55 After Oct. 15
- CMA MEMBERS
- 10% DISCOUNT
Aqua Lanterns tickets include admission to explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium after 5:30pm.
Enjoy Aqua Lanterns and exclusive access to visit the rescued dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, and other marine animals during the evening.
Tickets
BUY ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AND SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD PRICES THROUGH OCTOBER 15
*All prices and event details subject to change. Refunds are not available for any events. Late arrivals, cancellations, and no shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
Evening Activities
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Enjoy the Aquarium After Hours
- Enjoy access to underwater views of the rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays and other resident animals and explore a number of marine life habitats that will be viewable during the evening hours until 8:30pm.
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Evening Entertainment
- Enjoy mesmerizing performances and live entertainment on select dates.
Festive Food & Drinks
Enjoy a special selection of glowing beverages and fun festive snacks available for purchase during Aqua Lanterns!
Meals deals, including a beverage, meal and brownie are available when purchasing tickets online.
Reserve Parking
Convenient parking is available in the Parking Garage at CMA. Seasonal daily rates apply and parking is not included with tickets.
Reserve parking in advance through ParkMobile to guarantee your spot. Please make sure to select the date of the event.
Net proceeds from this experience benefit Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s ongoing mission to rescue, rehab, and release more marine life.
Please Note:
- In order to purchase or consume an alcoholic beverage, guests must be 21 or older. Additionally, you will be required to present valid identification to verify your age.
- All prices and details subject to change. Refunds are not available. Late arrivals, cancellations, and no shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.