LightUP Fest brings 1 million lights to Loudoun

LightUP Fest will be one of the largest lighting displays on the (US) East Coast and will combine traditional Chinese lanterns with high-tech lighting technology. One Loudoun in Ashburn, Virginia, will host an eight-week-long cultural festival starting Nov. 8 called LightUP Fest, and it will include more than 1 million lights. The show, designed by Zigong Lantern Festival, one of the biggest folk and cultural events in China, will be one of the largest lighting displays on the East Coast, and will combine traditional Chinese lanterns with high-tech lighting technology. Admission is about $30 for adults and about $20 for kids.