Incredible ice festival returning to New Jersey this winter

They are saying when life arms you lemons, you make lemonade; nicely, when winter provides you chilly climate, the individuals in Mount Holly have an ice pageant. Extra precisely, a hearth and ice pageant.

The 2023 Hearth and Ice Pageant shall be held on Jan. 28 within the Burlington County city.

The fireplace is equipped in a few methods: there’s a chili contest (for skilled cooks solely!) to search out the best chili in Burlington County and there can even be fireplace dancers to show up the warmth.

Along with bragging rights, the chili cook-off winner will get $250.

A number of the “fireplace” is equipped by the hearth dancers.

Any pageant with a carved Yoda needs to be fairly cool.

The pageant was scrubbed final 12 months as a result of a state of emergency (blizzard!), however is again for 2023.

The ice blocks are customized carved for taking part patrons.

The ice carvings are spectacular.

Don’t be shocked if some uncommon animals make an look.

Simply concerning the time of 12 months if you begin getting cabin fever, this terrific pageant comes alongside to treatment your winter blues.

If you wish to sponsor an ice block or simply want instructions to the pageant, their web site is: fireandicefestival.com.

Opinions expressed within the publish above are these of New Jersey 101.5 speak present host Invoice Doyle solely.

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