DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival

Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the United States. Irving residents and visitors can enjoy an opportunity to celebrate Asian culture during the annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival at the Las Colinas Urban Center along the shores of Lake Carolyn. Lake Carolyn’s surrounding skies will be filled with colorful kites, while exciting dragon boat races, cultural performances, a lantern festival, traditional Asian cuisine, arts and crafts and more will be made available for attendees to enjoy.

Dragon boat racing originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and is a growing sporting phenomenon across the United States. The annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival is hosted by the Marco Polo World Foundation. Admission is free. Visit DFWDragonBoatFestival.com for more information.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Dragon Boat Racing
• Kite Making Demonstrations & Competitions
• Traditional Stage Performances
• Dragon and Lion Dances
• Chinese Shuttlecock
• Lantern Riddles
• Asian Culture Demonstrations and Classes
• Ethnic Food
• Kids Activities
• Petting Zoo
• Traditional Costume Parade
• Drummer Competition
• Gondola Cruises
• Traditional Handcraft Demonstrations
• And Much More

Check here for the 2025 event program.