Winter Carnival Press Releases

Saranac Lake, NY – The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Gift Shop and Headquarters opens for the season on January 31 at the ROOST office at 193 River Street.

Saranac Lake, NY – The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee chose Tom Catillaz as its 2020 Grand Marshal for the Gala Parade on February 8.

Saranac Lake, NY – Construction of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace is scheduled to begin on January 20.

Saranac Lake, NY – "Doonesbury" cartoonist Garry Trudeau has released his button design for the 2020 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Using the Winter Carnival's designated theme "Myths and Legends," Trudeau's illustration shows "Doonesbury" character Zonker as a knight riding a winged Unicorn and gazing at a sword.

Saranac Lake, NY – The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee has introduced a new event called the Icicle Contest. The contest will be held on Saturday, February 1 at Riverside Park. Icicle drop-off begins at 11:30 a.m. and judging takes place at 12:00 p.m.