Lumino City, Inc., a multimedia entertainment company that transforms captivating stories into multidimensional experiences, announced the return of its one-of-a-kind holiday event, LuminoCity Festival, with its 2021 festival theme, Shine Again. For the first time ever, the LuminoCity Festival will be taking place in two different locations ~ Fairfax County, Virginia (opening October 15) and Long Island, New York (opening November 12) at Clark Botanic Gardens in Albertson, New York.
Inspired by the traditional art of Chinese lantern festivals, the LuminoCity Festival features exhibitions of spectacular light art displays, and is a celebration of cultures and the world around us.
“We are excited to announce the details for our third annual LuminoCity Festival, which we will thrilled to host in two new locations this year,” said Xiaoyi Chen, CEO of LuminoCity.. “As one of the only expansive holiday experiences to safely open in 2020, it was an honor for us to bring some hope and joy to many individuals and families last year. For 2021, we hope to inspire even more with our theme, ‘Shine Again,‘ and create an unforgettable and joyous holiday event that everyone can share with their loved ones.”
Set upon a world lit-up with towering luminous sculptures, The LuminoCity Festival will take you to dazzling new worlds with Lumi, the LuminoCity mascot, as your guide. The immersive outdoor event will be a festival timed-entry experience for guests of all ages. Be prepared to stop and stare at all the hand made sculptures the festival has to offer. Featuring new light art installation, highlights of the 2021 LuminoCity Festival include the all new Lumi’s Utopia as well as our annual Lumi’s Friends exhibit.
Following the conclusion of Lumi’s children’s art event that took place this summer, Lumi’s Utopia will feature the artwork from six young artists. Their 2D art designs, whose inspiration was ‘My Favorite Gift’, will be brought to life as large 3D light-art sculptures to be viewed by all attendees of the 2021 LuminoCity Festival, creating an unforgettable experience for the talented young artists.
The annual ‘Lumi’s Friends’ exhibit is back by popular demand. LuminoCity’s lantern artists will bring to life several of today’s most popular ~ and furry ~ social media stars as part of Lumi’s Friends.’ Through the unique partnership with these curry friends ~ including © turboprop ~ festival goers will get to enjoy the artistic sculptures that capture each of the personalities of their favorite social media pets brought to life through light and color.
Ticket Information: LuminoCity is open through January 2021. Timed entry admission tickets will run between $22 to $76 for visitors to experience the full LuminoCity Festival immersive experience. An admission ticket is required for each visitor ages 3 and up. We offer 3 different tickets at both festivals.
General Admission: Allows entrance into the park through the general entrance. Kids: General admission for kids aged 3-12 with entry through the general entrance. Children must be attended by a parent or guardian. Lumi’s VIP Ticket: Allows entry through our fast pass entrance for VIP ticket holder and their entire party and avoids the lines at general admissions. Each person in the party is still responsible for purchasing a general admission (ages 12+) or kids ticket (ages 3-12 only). The VIP ticket holder will also receive a complimentary goodie bag with all of Lumi’s favorite collectibles. Please note, it is one goodie bag per VIP ticket holder.
The 2021 LuminoCity Festival Locations:
Clark Botanic Gardens on Long Island in New York, 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507. The Festival will run from November 12, 2021 to January 9, 2022. Purchase Tickets Here.
Roer’s Zoofari, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1228 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182. The Festival will run from October 15, 2021 to January 2, 2022. Purchase Tickets Here.
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