Winterfest
Seasonal cold gathering
Winterfest is a winter-themed festival or celebration, typically held by communities, schools, or organizations during the cold months.
The name serves as a secular alternative to Christmas-specific events: The town's annual Winterfest features ice sculptures and caroling.
Many cities host Winterfests with holiday markets, light displays, and outdoor activities.
Ceremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
pageant · gala · jubilee · fanfare · ceremony · procession · merriment · gathering
Feathery ice crystal
- frostThin ice coating
- icicleHanging frozen water spike
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- hollySpiny-leaved winter shrub
mistletoe · pine · wreath · garland · sleigh · snowman · frosty · blizzard
Art from frozen water
- skating rinkFrozen surface for gliding
- sleddingRiding downhill on snow
- snow tubingWinter sledding on inflatables
- hayrideWagon ride through fields
food stalls · live music · tree lighting · gingerbread · photo booth · petting zoo · pony rides · face painting
Scottish year-end celebration
- KrampusFolklore figure punishing misbehavior
- St. LuciaEastern Caribbean island country
- lanternEnclosed portable light
- luminaryInspiring figure or celestial body
Saturnalia · wassailing · mummers · Diwali lights · Hanukkah · Kwanzaa · multicultural · heritage
Sources of illumination
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
- buntingFestive decorative fabric
illumination · luminaries · candles · ribbons · bows · centerpiece · display · window dressing
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fairgroundsExhibition and amusement venue
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
revelry · pageant · gala · jubilee · fanfare · ceremony · procession · merriment · gathering · community
snowflake
Feathery ice crystal
holly · mistletoe · pine · wreath · garland · sleigh · snowman · frosty · blizzard · snowfall
ice sculpture
Art from frozen water
- skating rinkFrozen surface for gliding
- sleddingRiding downhill on snow
- snow tubingWinter sledding on inflatables
hayride · food stalls · live music · tree lighting · gingerbread · photo booth · petting zoo · pony rides · face painting · holiday market
Hogmanay
Scottish year-end celebration
- KrampusFolklore figure punishing misbehavior
- St. LuciaEastern Caribbean island country
- lanternEnclosed portable light
luminary · Saturnalia · wassailing · mummers · Diwali lights · Hanukkah · Kwanzaa · multicultural · heritage · tradition
lights
Sources of illumination
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- bannersLarge displayed cloth signs
bunting · illumination · luminaries · candles · ribbons · bows · centerpiece · display · window dressing · storefront
- theme parksroller coasters, roller coaster, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, carousels
- Fictional HolidaysFestivus, Galentine's Day, Freedom Day, Founders Day, Xmas
- German FestivalsOktoberfest, Christmas market, Christmas markets, Saint Nicholas Day, wine festivals
- amusement parksroller coaster, Ferris wheel, carousel, bumper cars, thrill rides
- Indiana EventsIndianapolis 500, Indy 500
WinterfestSummerfest
Milwaukee's annual music festival
summer festival · summer fair · harvest festival · Midsummer · midsummer festival
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