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Winter Carnival of Games (submitted photo)
2024

Let the games begin: New theme announced for Winter Carnival

May 18, 2023 | 3:40 PM

People taking part in next year’s Vernon Winter Carnival will have to bring their best game(s) to the event.

Organizers of the ten-day festival every February have chosen ‘Games’ as the theme for the 2024 celebration.

Executive director Kris Fuller said it opens it up to games of all kinds.

“Board games, sport games, dice, cards, parlour games, video games… you name it!” Fuller exclaimed.

The non-profit society has chosen a carnival theme since 1985, and participants are encouraged to dress up for the parade and other events.

“We hope to see your creative side,” said Fuller. “In the past, we have seen floats that will knock your socks off!”

Carnival chairperson Laurell Cornell said a theme hasn’t ever been repeated.

“It’s challenging and fun trying to find new ones now. I think ‘Games’ will be amazing and I’m excited to see what people do with it.”

This year’s Winter Carnival featured a very popular TV theme.

The 2024 Carnival will run from Feb. 2-11.

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