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An enchanting cultural festival with Ice sculptures, food & art kicks off in Edmonton next month

When the holidays have come and gone, what will you be excited for come January?

If you’re in the Edmonton area, look ahead to the big Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival, an enchanting experience held in celebration of the “Olde New Year.”

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With street hockey, light installations, ice sculptures and cultural stories, the Deep Freeze “forest” will showcase the Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco-African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, Cree), Latin American and Asian traditions and people that shaped the Alberta Avenue District.

“The magic of Deep Freeze Festival is casting a spell on winter this January 20 and 21, 2024!” they explain.

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“Step into Alberta Avenue District for Deep Freeze Under the Toadstools, where looms a mystical creature, vivid blooms, bright-hued mushrooms, and woodland animals—all hand sculpted by our world-renowned ice, balloon, and lantern artists.”

From food and live performances to music and art, this event is fun, Earthy and delicious – all good reasons to get out of the house!

There’s really no other festival quite like it, so don’t miss out!

The best part? It’s totally free to attend, so dress warm and enjoy.

Heck, maybe we’ll see you there!

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival, Edmonton

When: Saturday, January 20th-21st, 2024
Where: 
118 Avenue (90-95 Streets), Edmonton
Cost: FREE

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