A series of lantern shows are underway in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province to celebrate the Lantern Festival which falls on Feb 26 this year.

The Lantern Festival (or Yuan Xiao Festival in Chinese) is a traditional Chinese festival of great significance that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. The festival marks the end of New Year celebrations.

An installation featuring ox-shaped lanterns is seen in Tai'an as the city prepares to celebrate this year's Lantern Festival. This year marks the Year of the Ox, according to the Chinese zodiac. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

Tai'an streets are decorated with red lanterns that add to the festive atmosphere. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

Visitors take photos at Dongping Shuihu Film Studio Scenic Area. The spot will host a lantern show to celebrate the Lantern Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

The Dongping Shuihu Film Studio Scenic Area draws a large number of visitors to its lantern show. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

A lantern show also takes place at Taishan Yunji Street in Daiyue district of Tai'an. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

A grand lantern arrangement featuring animals is on display at Taishan Yunji Street in Daiyue district of Tai'an. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]

A set of creative lanterns featuring cartoon characters at Taishan Yunji Street in Daiyue district of Tai'an [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]