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A series of four images showing large illuminated structures including a Nashville-themed structure, a dragon, and the North Pole. There's also a photo of a performer balancing a ball on his head.

Be the best boss/party planner ever and host your holiday party at Zoolumination.

Photos provided by the Nashville Zoo.

The country’s largest lantern festival, Zoolumination, returns to the Nashville Zoo Thursday, Nov. 14 through Feb. 9.

For the first time ever, guests can experience the lights in a new way — while skating the Smashville Ice Rink. More dazzling features include:

  • 1,000+ new custom-made silk lanterns, massive lighted structures (read: dragons + other fantastical beasts), and picturesque walkways
  • Nocturnal animal encounters
  • Unique live performances each night
  • The North Pole Village, which will host Santa from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24

Snag tickets (before they sell out).

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