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Syracuse Winterfest 2024

Check out one of Central New York's coolest traditions from 1985

Dates: February 15-25, 2024

Every February, Syracuse Winterfest draws large crowds to Syracuse Inner Harbor for eleven days, packed with winter-themed activities. The festival includes various indoor and outdoor events. You can enjoy chili and chowder cook-offs, ice sculpture displays, ice skating, games, competitions, races, fun runs, parties, fireworks, and tons of entertainment. If you like snow, ice, and cold, you'll surely fall in love with this affair.

Syracuse Winterfest started in 1985. Since then, it has grown into a favorite tradition in Onondaga County, Central New York, annually gathering 100,000 visitors, both kids and young-at-hearts. If you're interested in becoming a part of the upcoming edition and need more information, please check the event's official website or Facebook, listed in the External Resources below.

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