The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city 42 mins ago Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike. This year's festival once again transforms historic Franklin Square into a luminous wonderland. More than a thousand handcrafted lanterns depict intricate scenes from enchanted forests to the underwater world. Some are four stories high. The centerpiece, a 200-foot-long dragon, has become an iconic symbol of summer in the city. Historic Philadelphia President Amy Needle says the lanterns are new each year, bringing many return visitors. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival runs through August 31.