Aqua Lanterns Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Dive into a sea of lights and wonder with Aqua Lanterns: a Chinese Festival of Lights at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This luminous new after-hours experience, featuring dazzling lantern displays, debuts on October 16 and will be open Wednesday through Sunday evening and on select dates during the holidays! As the sun sets, the aquarium transforms into a glowing seascape, filled with stunning illuminated sculptures, up to 13 feet tall, of whales, penguins, jellyfish, and other sparkling sea creatures. Stroll through this mesmerizing marine world and discover over 30 beautifully crafted lantern displays next to the amazing real animals that will inspire you throughout the aquarium.