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Lantern Festival tickets are SOLD OUT for Friday & Saturday, 6/2 & 6/3. Walk up tickets will not be available.

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Open: 9 AM - 4 PM | Grand Rapids Lantern Festival: 7 PM - 11 PM

Lantern Festival tickets are SOLD OUT for Friday & Saturday, 6/2 & 6/3. Walk up tickets will not be available.

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