Vernon Winter Carnival was heavy on the pyrotechnics at the Family Fun Park in the parking lot of Kal Tire Place Friday night.
As dusk set in around 5:30 p.m., a crowd formed a circle in the Fun Park to watch performers from Kelowna’s Kinshira Entertainment put on a fire dancing show, twirling various flaming torches and staffs in the air.
At 6 p.m., Carnival-goers turned their attention to the skies above the Kin Race Track grounds to take in a spectacular fireworks show.
The 64th Annual Vernon Winter Carnival wraps up Sunday, Feb. 11. The Starting Block 10K Running Race and 3K Fun Run takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lavington Elementary School. Meanwhile, the Carnival Kickball Tournament and the Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament will both wrap up Sunday. A Lunar New Year celebration by the Vernon District Immigrant and Community Services Society will also take place at the Elks Lodge from 2-4 p.m., with tickets available for purchase on vernonwintercarnival.com).
There are plenty of other ongoing events taking place Sunday. For a full schedule of events, visit vernonwintercarnival.com/events/.
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