The carnival

The Carnival’s Comin’ It’s getting to be that time of year, and I look forward to Winter Carnival almost as much as I do Christmas.

This isn’t your typical parade and fireworks type of event. This is a carnival where adults on shovels or kids on skis are pulled by horses. It’s where skiers jump through fiery hoops. It’s where donkey jumps are a big attraction. It’s where a candle-lit parade coming down the mountain concludes with a guy covered in twinkling lights and Roman candles shooting out of his backpack.

That’s what I call a real carnival, and you have to experience it to know just how special it is. If you want a taste of what Winter Carnival is like before you go, check out this video.

What’s your favorite annual event in this area?