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id: 04e3640ec4
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-14 13:13 EST
updated: 2026-11-14 15:06 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Zoo Atlanta cancels 2026 IllumiNights lantern festival

Zoo Atlanta canceled its 2026 IllumiNights lantern festival due to travel challenges affecting partner Hanart Culture's artisans. Ticket holders will receive refunds, the zoo said.

Section: [Culture & Events](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Zoo Atlanta](/atlanta/wiki/zoo-atlanta.md), [Hanart Culture](/atlanta/wiki/hanart-culture.md), [IllumiNights](/atlanta/wiki/illuminights.md)

## Coverage

- [Atlanta News First (CBS)](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/11/14/zoo-atlantas-illuminights-event-canceled-this-year/), 2026-11-14 13:13 EST: Zoo Atlanta’s ‘IllumiNights’ event canceled this year
- [Rough Draft Atlanta](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/11/14/zoo-atlanta-cancels-illuminights-festival/), 2026-11-14 15:06 EST: Zoo Atlanta cancels annual lantern festival due to ‘challenges’ with Chinese artisans’ travel

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