Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at Nashville Zoo Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights « All Events Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights December 21 @ 5:00 pm-9:00 pm | Recurring Event (See all) An event every day that begins at 5:00 pm, repeating until December 30, 2019 Bringing a brighter twist to the usual holiday light displays, Nashville Zoo’s Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights aims to awe guests and send them home with a greater appreciation for a spectacular cultural tradition. 2019-07-26 July, 7:00 PM AM - Nashville Zoo at Grassmere - Nashville - USA. Join us for Red, White & Zoo, our fifth annual wine tasting event.Experience the Zoos exotic habitats while enjoying wine from around the world. Special GNCA Member Discount for Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at Nashville Zoo! Come see the Zoo in a whole new light and enjoy the country's largest Chinese lantern festival. Posted December 27, 2019 December 28, 2019 In addition to our 2020 Chinese New Year Gala on January 11, GNCA is partnering with the Nashville Zoo for Zoolumination , the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival! The history of Chinese lanterns and their use can be dated back to the Eastern Han dynasty in 25-220 AD. Over 500 custom-made silk lanterns will be spread across 60 acres, creating elaborate displays with some of your favorite Zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and even a 200-foot-long dragon.