Snow sculptures, skating along Red River and dog-sled races are also popular. A street party, with a midway, live cultural performances, ice shows and sculptures, and inflatable villages. This city is almost guaranteed to provide snow for lots of outdoor fun. Sleigh rides, a torch-lit parade, snow sculptures, snow volleyball and ice fishing are also annual events. The 4th Annual Winterfest features more than 10 venues.
Most events are free.
This year's 17th annual carnival features an opening-day skating show, ice sculpting, a seniors' jamboree, lip sync competition, adult dance and cosmic bowling. Due to lack of snow in the past, most events are held indoors at the Civic Centre. An annual winter carnival that kicks off with rival high schools facing off at the hockey rink. Due to snow shortages over the past few years, a snowball softball tournament is planned, but likely to be played in spring-like weather. This year's addition is the beard growing contest.