winter carnival

Cold-weather celebration outdoors

A winter carnival is a festival celebrating the season, typically featuring outdoor activities like ice skating, skiing, snow sculpting, and parades.

These events transform cold weather into communal celebration: The Quebec Winter Carnival draws thousands each February.

College towns and northern cities often host annual winter carnivals with competitions and entertainment.

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Warm-season public celebration

summer fair · harvest festival · autumn fair · spring festival · county fair

climate/temperature context

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Week-long Nevada counterculture event

beach party · sun festival · Rio Carnival · luau · Mardi Gras

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