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Great turnout for crisp and cold Winter Carnival Parade

The Sustainable Environment Network Society's award winning float in the Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 Vernon Winter Carnival Parade.

Image Credit: Twitter/Chico Sousa

February 08, 2014 - 3:28 PM

VERNON - Despite the minus temperature, hundreds of people lined the streets in downtown Vernon Saturday for the annual Vernon Winter Carnival Parade. At least it was sunny.

The theme this year is Carnival of Superheroes.

The parade kicks off the ten day event, which is a sure cure for the winter blahs.

Check out InfoTel's events page for for a full schedule. There's something for everyone.

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