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In stark contrast to last year's bitter cold, the 2024 Franklin on Ice forecast is expected to be very welcoming with unseasonably warm and sunny temperatures for Saturday's popular winter event.
The forecast calls for 30s and lower 40s throughout the event, which includes ice sculptures in Fountain Park, a magic show and art display at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, and free carriage rides around a portion of the downtown.
This year’s event will be one of the largest with 98 blocks of ice are on order to make up dozens of frozen art, according to a press release from the city. Live carving will return for the first time since 2020 and will be done from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Live ice carving has always been a crowd favorite. Seeing the DiMartino team bring life to seemingly plain blocks of ice is fun for all ages,” said James Shreffler, Franklin’s Events & Marketing Coordinator. “We will see the return of favorites that the kids enjoy, including the slide and throne, and we have many interactive sculptures for great photo opportunities."
The forecast calls for 30s and lower 40s throughout the event, which includes ice sculptures in Fountain Park, a magic show and art display at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, and free carriage rides around a portion of the downtown.
This year’s event will be one of the largest with 98 blocks of ice are on order to make up dozens of frozen art, according to a press release from the city. Live carving will return for the first time since 2020 and will be done from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Live ice carving has always been a crowd favorite. Seeing the DiMartino team bring life to seemingly plain blocks of ice is fun for all ages,” said James Shreffler, Franklin’s Events & Marketing Coordinator. “We will see the return of favorites that the kids enjoy, including the slide and throne, and we have many interactive sculptures for great photo opportunities."
| Misty Lane Farms Performance Horses will give free carriage rides around Fountain Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other activities planned for the day include the following:
In the evening the Barrow-Civic Theatre and the Franklin Rotary Club will present the seventh annual Celebration of Talent Competition at 7:30 p.m. and other local restaurants and bars will host live music. |   |
| "This will be the first Franklin on Ice without Ronnie Beith’s guiding presence. She loved this event and she loved the DiMartino Ice crew who were just like family," Shreffler said. "This year’s event is being dedicated to Ronnie and her many years of creating family-friendly events throughout the year to bring prosperity into her beloved city." A large sculpture near Fountain Park’s gazebo and the throne will be dedicated to Ronnie thanks to donations from the Franklin Fine Arts Council, the City of Franklin, and Mike and Joyce Hughes. “I was blessed to work alongside Ronnie for many years during events and with FFAC,” said Pat Dolecki, council president. “Our community has made memories for generations now. People will look back and remember her gift fondly.” Attendees are encouraged to tag their photos with #FranklinOnIce2024. Find out more on Facebook @FrankinPAEvents or online at www.franklinpa.gov/events. |  Two Mile hosting annual plunge For those looking for an extra dose of winter fun can head out to Two Mile Run County Park on Saturday for their annual Polar Plunge and Chicken Walk. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the plunge into Justus Lake at 1 p.m. Warm up in the Nature Lodge afterward with soup and warm beverages. The cost to participate is $20 with t-shirts available on a first-come, first-serve basis for an extra $15. For information, call the park at 814-676-6116 or email [email protected]. |
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