LuminoCity Festival Inc. (LuminoCity), a distinguished women and minority-owned light sculpture festival, is thrilled to announce its return to Suffolk County, Long Island, with the highly anticipated Dino Safari Festival. This will serve as LuminoCity’s fifth year of festivals on Long Island.
Scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, this dazzling event will take place at Walt Whitman Shops, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, NY, offering an extraordinary adventure steeped in prehistoric wonders. The festival will run daily, Monday through Thursday, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, from 5 to 10:00 p.m. with admission tickets available for purchase online at luminocityfestival.com or on-site.
“As we celebrate our fifth year on Long Island, we eagerly anticipate returning and welcoming both our regular attendees and new visitors who haven't yet experienced LuminoCity,” said Xiaoyi Chen, founder of LuminoCity. “This festival offers an unparalleled immersive experience on Long Island, allowing guests to walk among the prehistoric wonders of the world. Our Dino Safari Festival promises to create unique moments and memories for families, friends, and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.”
The Dino Safari Festival will transport attendees to an era long past, offering a captivating glimpse into the ancient world of dinosaurs, mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and more. Using state-of-the-art animatronics with light art, visitors will experience these larger-than-life-size prehistoric giants come to life with jaw-dropping realism. This unforgettable event taps into the childlike wonder of every guest, creating unforgettable moments.
This year’s festival highlights include:
- Dino Safari and Ice Age Adventure: Two exhibition areas where visitors will explore 70+ life-sized animated dinosaurs and immersive ice age animals lighting sculptures
- Interactive Recreation Zone: Attractions such as a Dino Bounce Castle, Dino Speedway, T-Rex Thrill, Jungle Explorer Playgroundand Dino Carousel. Educational Experiences: Participate in a Safari Dig and Dino Fossil Hunt to uncover hidden gems and excavate fossils from the prehistoric era
- Lumi Giftshop: Shop for dino-themed toys, gifts, and Lumi souvenirs
- Food & Relaxation Zone: Food trucks and restroom facilities, are convenient and easy to grab a bite and unwind after the prehistoric adventure
- Opening Ceremony: On August 22nd, LuminoCity will be hosting an Opening Ceremony at 7:00pm with local dignitaries and partners. Media are invited to attend and can contact: luminocity@quinn.pr.
For more information, visit https://www.luminocityfestival.com/.