Some of the acts include Tibetan folk dance, plate/bowl spinning, hoop tumbling, straw hat juggling and a face-changing magician. The NYC Winter Lantern Festival hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Snug Harbor Cultural Center: NYC Winter Lantern Festival "2019" - See 296 traveler reviews, 349 candid photos, and great deals for Staten Island, NY, at Tripadvisor. For the preview in Manhattan, each animal in the year-long zodiac cycle is imbued with special meaning, characteristics and traits that are bestowed on those born under their sign, according to event organizers. (Staten Island Advance/Steve Zaffarano), "This year's NYC Winter Lantern Festival will be better than ever," said Aileen Fuchs, president and CEO of Snug Harbor. (Courtesy of JMT Media). There also is public parking at Richmond Terrace and Henderson Avenue. In the shadow of One World Trade World, the NYC Winter Lantern Festival kicked off a preview of it's up and coming event at Snug Harbor at Liberty Park at the World Trade Center. The second annual Winter Lantern Festival will take place at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, from Nov. 20, to Jan. 12. “The partnership with the World Trade Center and the NYC Winter Lantern Festival, will provide another stage and setting for New Yorkers to see the beauty and wonderment of the authentic event that we are so proud to present since 2018,” says Conglin Mao, event producer, New York Entertainment & Events. You can purchase tickets for the NYC Winter Lantern Festival on ShowClix. Subscribe to SILive.com. “We’re trying to be mindful of the neighborhood when it comes to parking,” said Jaclyn M. Tacoronte, a spokeswoman for NEWYORKEE. The 12 lanterns will be on display at Liberty Park until Nov. 14, when the pop-up preview will move to the Empire Outlets, which is located on the St. George waterfront. All rights reserved (About Us). More information is available at nycwinterlanternfestival.com. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. The dinosaur action figures fit right in with the large collection of lanterns that reflect the prehistoric era. Art event by NYC Winter Lantern Festival and 2 others on Wednesday, November 20 2019 with 37K people interested.164 posts in the discussion. Steve Zaffarano | zaffarano@siadvance.com. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. (Shira Stoll/Staten Island Advance). “We’re bringing a lot more lanterns from China to Staten Island this year,” said Haokun Liu, NYC Winter Lantern Festival producer. Tickets, which can be purchased at the rink, are $15 for skaters 13 … The first is VIP parking onsite with the ability to accommodate 50 vehicles. NYC Winter Lantern Festival: Here are 10 must-see displays. In addition to the sponsorship by Empire Outlets, the event is supported by its media partner, the Staten Island Advance, and the venue partner, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is produced by New York Events & Entertainment Inc. (NEWYORKEE) and Haitian Culture, and co-produced by Octane Productions. (Staten Island Advance/Steve Zaffarano). The festival will feature live performances on the South Meadow stage. Here’s a look at the merchandise available at the NYC Winter Lantern Festival. (Staten Island Advance/Shira Stoll) (Staten Island Advance/Steve Zaffarano), Elephants, zebras, and other animal LED lights on display at the NYC Winter Lantern Festival at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. ------------------------------------------------------------------, PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE NYC WINTER LANTERN FESTIVAL. The NYC Winter Lantern Festival sells glass mugs designed with creatures from Chinese mythology. NYC Winter Lantern Festival 2019: Live entertainment options for visitors. (This live video is sponsored by Top Tomato.). “They’ve just outdone themselves,'' said Aileen Fuchs, CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden. Wanderlusting. It’s one of the most special things.”. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Partnerships with the World Trade Center create an opportunity to showcase the diverse and world-class events happening on the Island,” Joseph Ferrara, principal of BFC Partners and developer of Empire Outlets. Come check it out! Last year, the event attracted more than 150,000 visitors during its six-week run. ⛩ NYC WINTER LANTERN FESTIVAL: SILive.com got an exclusive look at the second annual NYC Winter Lantern Festival taking over Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden Wednesday, November 20 to January 12, 2020. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). A lantern at the Winter Latern Festival in Liberty Park is dwarfed by One World Trade Center. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. (Staten Island Advance/Steve Zaffarano), For more information and tickets to the festival, visit, Collen Siuzdak, manager, Visit Staten Island interviews Aileen Fuchs,President and CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden,Jaclyn Tacoronte of JMT Media, Tom Kovacic, Director of Marketing, Empire Outlets and HGTV star Eric Eremita for a Facebook live. The festival, which runs until Jan. 12, also includes a holiday market place, a skating rink, heated areas and food options. “We’re working very closely with the [NYPD] and Department of Transportation.”. The festival is closed Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of Dec. 30 and 31 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. General admission is $23 per person; $20 for students and seniors with proper ID, and $17 for children ages 12 and younger. The festival, which is spread out over 8 acres at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Livingston, has shirts, mugs, bags and toys modeled after the lanterns (think dinosaurs and pandas) available for purchase through Jan. 12. NYC Winter Festivals, NYC Holidays, Snug Harbor Staten Island, Winter Lantern Festival 2019, Christmas 2019 In this vlog I head to Staten Island in NYC to explore the Winter Lantern Festival. Prices are available at the festival site, located at 1000 Richmond Terr. These reusable totes are embellished with the NYC Winter Lantern Festival logo. Left to right are Eric Eremita, as seen HGTV's "Love It or List It”, Lin Kuang, Tom Kovacic, Director of Marketing of Events, Empire Outlets, Aileen Fuchs, CEO & President, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Conglin Miao, Event Producer, NewYorkee, Jaclyn Tacoronte, Owner, JMT Media, Chengcheng Liu, Consul of Chinese Consulate General, Haokun Liu, Event Producer, NewYorkee. Keep scrolling for more information on how to attend. (Staten island Advance/Steve Zaffarano). ", The Winter Lantern Festival popup at Liberty Park showcases of the twelve zodiac animals from the Lunar Calendar. Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden is located at 1000 Richmond Terr. The Winter Lantern preview will be on display at the World Trade Center Liberty Park until Nov. 14, when it will move to Staten Island's Empire Outlets. NYC Winter Lantern Festival hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10:30 p.m. (Staten Island Advance/Steve Zaffarano). NYC Winter Lantern Festival unveils new displays for its return to Staten Island. In addition, handicapped parking is available, but those who need accommodations are asked to make note of their request when purchasing their tickets online. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. NYC Winter Lantern Festival NYC’s 1st & largest lantern festival |1000+ lanterns ⛄️150,000 annual guests | 11/20/19-1/12/20 Holiday market | Free shuttles More information is available at nycwinterlanternfestival.com. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.