Houghton – Continuing a tradition that began 95 years ago, Michigan Technological University will hold its annual Winter Carnival Wednesday, February 8 through Saturday, February 11. This year’s theme is “Snow Cascades Across the Decades.”
This year’s All-nighter begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. and promises to be full of the usual food, music, fun and frantic activity that Winter Carnival is known for. In addition to putting the final touches on the month-long statues, the one-nighter competition begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 8 a.m. the next morning.
Other popular events include the Stage Revue on Thursday, February 9 at 7 p.m. at the Rozsa Center. Skits from seven student groups will poke gentle fun at all things Michigan Tech, including the iconic Husky statue.
Men’s and women’s basketball will take on Wayne State on Thursday, February 9 and Saginaw Valley State on Saturay, February 11. The MacInnes Cup goes to the winner of the Winter Carnival Hockey Series. This year, WCHA foe Ferris State, currently sitting in fifth place in the conference standings, will attempt to wrestle the cup from the Huskies.
In addition to varsity athletics, broomball, the unofficial sport of Carnival, will be played on the outdoor courts all through Winter Carnival. Carnival winds up with a torchlight parade down Mont Ripley Ski Hill and fireworks on Saturday February 11.
For more information and a schedule of events, go to mtu.edu/carnival/.
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