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Ice Castles returning to Minnesota this winter
The Ice Castles, a preferred winter attraction, is returning to New Brighton, Minnesota, this winter. (Ice Castles / Provided)
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Ice Castles are again in Minnesota this winter, with the favored attraction returning to Lengthy Lake Regional Park in New Brighton.
The frozen attraction, recognized for its slides, tunnels and sculptures, may have a brand new function this 12 months: an ice bar, providing a choice of grownup drinks. There will even be a “re-imagined and enhanced mild stroll” and “enjoyable whimsical winter characters” for company to fulfill, a information launch stated.
Development on this winter’s fort will start as early as November, nevertheless it all relies on the climate. The opening date additionally relies on the climate, however the Ice Castles sometimes opens in early to mid-January and stays open till early March.
“Winter is such a magical time of 12 months,” Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird stated in a information launch. “We’re honored to be returning to stunning Lengthy Lake Regional Park and have some enjoyable new discoveries and surprises in retailer for company of all ages.”
Lengthy Lake Regional Park hosted the attraction in 2022 and 2020 (2021 was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic). In previous years, the attraction has additionally come to Eden Prairie, Stillwater and Excelsior.
It takes a workforce of about 20 ice artists, as they’re referred to as, to construct the castles by rising and harvesting icicles, that are then positioned one after the other to type the fort. The ice is embedded with color-changing LED lights.
Tickets for the Ice Castles might be accessible on Nov. 28 on-line right here.
Minnesota is one in every of 4 different Ice Castles areas. One other location is in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. There are additionally Ice Castles in Utah, New Hampshire and New York.
Ice Castles returns greater and brighter in New Brighton
The traditional winter attraction returns to Lengthy Lake Regional Park with sculptures, thrones, slides and tunnels. Alex Lehnert obtained a primary look.