Boost Your Economy with North Carolina’s $8M Chinese Lantern Festival 2023

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The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (CLF) reportedly generated an estimated $8 million in direct economic impact this year, an increase from last year’s $7.36 million. The festival broke its own attendance record with more than 216,000 visitors. Despite having to close earlier than planned due to storm damage, Mayor of Cary, Harold Weinbrecht, praised the event for showcasing art, culture, technology, creativity, and the natural beauty of Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Boosts Local Economy

The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (CLF) produced a phenomenal $8 million in direct economic impact this year, increasing from last year’s $7.36 million.

Despite cancelling several days due to storm damage, the festival attracted over 216,000 visitors, breaking its previous attendance record, according to Cary’s Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Significance of the Chinese Lantern Festival

“This festival, combining arts, culture, technology, and creativity, showcases the natural beauty and hospitality of Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre like no other event,” said Weinbrecht.

Anticipation is already building for the festival’s return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre with all-new lanterns in November. As a proud sponsor of the event, anticipation builds for the return of the Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Upcoming NC Chinese Lantern Festival

Preparations have begun at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for the impressive NC Chinese Lantern Festival.

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