Celebrate the Year of The Dragon in Franklin Square with new illuminated displays, authentic Chinese food options, cultural performances, the Franklin Square Fountain Show, and, of course, the iconic 200-foot-long dragon through August 31!

It should be 27th of August when this video is uploaded which means you only have several days to get there before this event is concluded, if you have not been there yet, get your ass there ASAP, it's well worth the cost of entrance! Year of The Dragon is the most auspicious and only comes around every 12 years and every year there are different lanterns in this square. I especially like The Dragon around The Palace because it can move! Next year is year of snake, while there are good and bad snakes, neither is better than a Dragon!

There are street meter parking around the area, but time is limited to 3 hours. If you plan to stay there for over 3 hours, I recommend parking at "Autopark at Independence Mall", it's well worth the cost because you only have to walk a block or two. This self parking garage is directly under Independence Visitor Center.