News Summary
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival will host a ticket giveaway for its 2025 event, allowing Michigan residents aged 18 and older a chance to win a Family Four Pack. Running from May 12 to May 18, 2025, the contest will award three Grand Prize Winners, each gaining entry to a magical evening featuring handcrafted lantern displays and cultural performances. Participants can enter through an online registration form, with ticket prices set for June event days varying based on membership status.
Grand Rapids to Host Ticket Giveaway for Lantern Festival 2025
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is set to introduce an exciting ticket giveaway for its 2025 event, offering Michigan residents aged 18 and older a chance to win a Family Four Pack. The contest, which runs from May 12 to May 18, 2025, will give participants the opportunity to experience a unique evening at the festival, featuring stunning handcrafted Asian lantern displays and various cultural performances.
Key Details of the Ticket Giveaway
The GR Lantern Festival Ticket Giveaway is open to eligible Michiganders who enter by completing the registration form available online. Entries will be accepted starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on May 12, 2025, and will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 18, 2025. Participants are reminded that late entries will not be considered, and only one entry per email is allowed. Automated submissions will be disregarded to maintain the integrity of the contest.
Three Grand Prize Winners will be drawn randomly on or around May 19, 2025, from all valid entries. Each winner will receive a Family Four Pack for the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, valued at approximately $60. Winners will be notified via phone or email, and must respond promptly to claim their prize, or an alternate winner may be selected.
Festival Dates and Ticket Pricing
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival will take place from June 15, 2025, running from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday, with expanded hours to include Tuesdays beginning May 20, 2025. Ticket prices vary based on membership status, costing either $19 for zoo members or $22 for non-members from Tuesday to Thursday, and $23 for members or $26 for non-members from Friday to Sunday. All tickets are timed and must be purchased in advance, with entry slots available every 30 minutes, the last being at 10:30 p.m.
Festival Attractions
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival promises an enchanting experience with dazzling handcrafted lantern displays created using traditional techniques. Guests can engage with interactive experiences and enjoy cultural performances that include rich traditions such as face changing and acrobatics.
Beyond entertainment, the festival supports important conservation efforts led by the John Ball Zoo, working to repopulate endangered species, including the Poweshiek Skipperling butterfly. Visitors are invited to not only experience the festival but also to contribute to ongoing conservation initiatives through their attendance.
Background Information
The John Ball Zoo hosts the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival to merge cultural appreciation with environmental awareness, focusing on the importance of protecting our planet’s biodiversity. By offering an evening filled with beauty and culture, this event aims to draw both local and visiting audiences to the zoo after hours. The collaboration with local artist communities to create lantern displays highlights an appreciation for artistic expression.
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival presents an exceptional opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy a night out, witness breathtaking art, and become part of a larger mission focused on wildlife conservation. As the festival approaches, excitement builds around the ticket giveaway and the array of activities that await attendees.
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Additional Resources
- WZZM 13: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Ticket Giveaway
- WOOD TV: Photos from the 2025 Lantern Festival
- WWMT: Exploring Michigan’s Lantern Festival
- Fox 17: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Returns
- MLive: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Magic
- Wikipedia: John Ball Zoo
- Google Search: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
- Google Scholar: Lantern Festival
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Festival
- Google News: Grand Rapids Events
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