Action News received a sneak peek Monday night.
Artists from China have been in Philadelphia for the past month, working on the elaborate displays.
Chinese Lantern Festival begins Tuesday at Franklin Square https://t.co/Ok7OKIEPfG #phillylanternfest pic.twitter.com/FBJrcFkAyr
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The centerpiece of the festival is this giant Chinese dragon installation that is 200 feet long, 21 feet tall and weighs 18,000 pounds.
The festival runs through June 11th.
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