Illumination tent pole and tent frame having same

An illumination tent pole comprising:

• a tent pole comprising a substantially flat lower surface;
• an elongated casing comprising a substantially flat upper surface and an opening along a longitudinal direction of the elongated casing, wherein the substantially flat upper surface of the elongated casing is attached to the substantially flat upper surface of the tent pole, thereby coupling the elongated casing with the tent pole, and wherein the opening faces away from the tent pole;
• a strip light source disposed along the elongated casing, the strip light source emitting a light when electrically connected to an electrical power source;
• and
• a cover coupled to the elongated casing and covering the opening of the elongated casing, the cover made of a material that is at least partially transparent to the light emitted by the strip light source,
• wherein the strip light source is disposed between the elongated casing and the cover, and surrounded by the elongated casing and the cover.