The Vernon Girls Trumpet Band Alumni march in the snowless Vernon Winter Carnival parade, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
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February 06, 2024 - 12:08 PM
The 64th annual Vernon Winter Carnival has been been a pretty much snowless event this year but that hasn't put a damper on the enthusiasm.
This is what the Carnival has looked like this past weekend for some of the big events including the parade. The snow sculpture competition pivoted due to the lack of snow and carved blocks of ice instead. The popular balloon glow event was moved out of Polson Park because the grass was too soggy.
The fresh snow falling today, Feb. 6, bodes well for reigniting the winter spirit for the carnival which continues until Sunday, Feb. 11.
These photos showcase the fun so far despite the unseasonable warm temperatures.
This year's carnival theme is games with themed events like comedy and drag shows, bingo, bachata classes, cocktail competitions, a pee-wee hockey tournament and kickball.
Check out the schedule of carnival events here.
Jam can curling, albeit with frozen milk jugs at the Vernon Winter Carnival.
Image Credit: Wayne Emde
Kalamalka Caring Klowns at Winter Carnival parade
Image Credit: Wayne Emde
British Columbia Regiment Duke of Connaught's Own at the Vernon Winter Carnival parade, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Image Credit: Wayne Emde
Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture
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Hot air balloons at Vernon Winter Carnival, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Kimberly Jones Photography
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces BC Dragoons drive an armoured personal carrier in the Vernon Winter Carnival parade, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2024.
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