Four Mile Historic Park is shining bright this summer with the biggest event the local attraction has ever offered. Bright Nights at Four Mile transforms the Park into a glowing landscape that immerses visitors into the artistry of larger-than-life lantern installations that include a whimsical Farmhouse Flora and Fauna, a surreal Chinese Dreamland and an expanded interactive zone full of surprises.
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More than 40 stunning new sculptures transform Four Mile Historic Park’s 12 acres into a luminous wonderland, filled with breathtaking, larger-than-life pieces that captivate visitors of all ages.
“We’re proud to continue Denver’s original lantern festival for a third year, with a brand-new, even more immersive experience for our guests and members,” says Jennifer LaGraff, CEO of Four Mile Historic Park.
“Every possible inch of the Park will be covered in lanterns. From the moment guests enter through a massive tunnel of enchanting Chinese fairies, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure style of exploration with must-see lanterns and interactive experiences.”
Lantern highlights this year include the 23-foot-tall cherry blossom gate, the gooseberry tunnel, a massive 65-foot-long wheat farm and a bamboo forest, while interactive details include swings, a morning glory smoke machine, panda whack-a-mole – even a video call with the Cleveland Asian Lantern Festival – and many more extraordinary pieces.
Created by Tianyu, a Chicago-based company, this is the only lantern art installation in the Mountain West
The special attraction runs Wednesdays to Sundays — from July 23 to October 5, 2025.
Tickets are $26 to $28 for adults and $19 to $21 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets here.
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Concessions & Food
Food and concessions are provided each evening by Big Belly Brother’s BBQ, including a Bites & Delights Bundle that features a choice of brisket or pulled pork sandwich, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, Impossible burger or all-beef hot dog; a side of waffle fries, mac and cheese, baked beans or potato salad; a Pepsi drink and a glow toy.
Additional alcohol, soft drinks and water are also available for purchase. On Fridays and Saturdays, guests can enjoy shaved ice from Kona Ice of Hampden, and hot, fresh churros from The Aguilar Four.
No outside beverages are permitted, other than factory-sealed water bottles. Alcoholic beverages, water, and soft drinks are available for purchase once inside the Park. There is also a water fountain located in the Grant Family Education Center.
Outside food is limited to small soft-sided coolers only (max 11″ x 9.5″ x 11″). Snacks and hot food are available for purchase at the event.
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Parking
ADA parking and drop-off for guests is available in the lot located on the north side of the Grant Family Education Center, facing Exposition Avenue. GPS instructions: Enter 4846 E. Exposition Ave., Glendale, CO 80246 for directions to the parking lot.
Free parking is available along the south side of Exposition Avenue. Please do not park on the north side of the street as you may be ticketed or towed.
These parking spaces fill up quickly, carpooling or ride-share services are encouraged.
Additional free parking is available behind Ziggy’s Coffee at the corner of S. Forest St. and Leetsdale Drive.
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