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PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH

City readies for 2024 Plymouth Ice Festival

One of the most highly antici- many families, as they return for
pated events of the year, the 2024 that picture every year, Gietzen
Plymouth Ice Festival, presented said.
by Michigan First Credit Union, Another traditional attraction
is set to transform downtown at the festival will be the Hot
Plymouth into a winter wonder- Spot located in The Gathering
land, organizers said. This year, across from Kellogg Park. Each
Michigan First Credit Union will year, Ehlers Heating and Cooling
be the presenting sponsor of the provides the warmth at the site
event which annually draws which features local vendors,
nearly 20,000 visitors into down- businesses, product demonstra-
town Plymouth. tions, a sitting area to allow for a
Highlights of the event this respite from sculpture viewing.
year will feature the stars of the The Hot Spot is open during offi-
event, the spectacular ice sculp- cial hours of the festival.
tures. Producer James Gietzen of Returning this year is the pop-
JAG Entertainment said smaller ular Petting Farm, also present-
sculptures will be displayed at ed by Michigan First Credit
local businesses while the larger Union.
artworks will be installed at Carousel Acres will be offer-
Kellogg Park. ing a hands-on experience with
Again this year, the Ice Throne horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, an
is expected to be the setting for alpaca and even a baby calf. This
hundreds of family photos. activity is a top attraction for chil-
Visitors will feel like Ice Festival dren, or those young at heart. 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both Ice Festival tubing run features wagons. The event also features a
royalty as they take a seat atop This year, the Petting Farm will Saturday and Sunday. more than 100 feet of tubing Polish food booth inside the
the unique Ice Throne. This also feature pony rides. The And back by popular demand excitement and fun for the whole Hotspot warming station. In addi-
activity has been a tradition for Petting Farm will be open from is the Tubing Run. The Plymouth family, Gietzen said. The Tubing tion, all the restaurants in the
Run will be open from 6 until 9 downtown area will be offering
p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2; from 11 some of their best menu items
a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 during the festival.
and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on The popular Downtown
Sunday, Feb. 4. Development Authority (DDA)
Another traditional attraction Bingo game will also return this
at the annual event will be the year. Visitors can stop in partici-
Party Lot and Ice Bar located at pating businesses and collect
E.G. Nicks restaurant located at enough stickers to get a bingo on
500 Forest Ave. The Ice Bar in their playing card which then
front of the popular restaurant makes them eligible for a special
will be open all three days of the prize from The Plymouth DDA.
festival. The Party Lot in the back This year, the Plymouth Ice
parking lot will feature music Festival is set for 5 until 10 p.m.
and dancing from Ava James and Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. until
The Rumors on Friday, Feb. 3 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 and
and music from Power Play from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on
Detroit on Saturday, Feb. 4. Sunday, Feb. 4.
Festival visitors usually can't For more information, visit
resist the fresh roasted almonds, www.plymouthicefest.com or on
elephant ears and mini donuts social media @PlymouthIce
available at the food booths and Festival.
Park

rentals

begin

Plymouth Township officials
will begin accepting reservations
for the township park next
Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Township residents can
reserve a park shelter or pavil-
ion for the 2024 summer season
which continues from May
through September.
Reservations can be made in
person from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
the Department of Public
Services counter on the 2nd
floor of Plymouth Township
Hall.
The Jan. 9 sign-in at Township
Hall will begin at 7 a.m., with
reservations beginning promptly
at 8 a.m. when the office opens.
Officials said in the past, there
has been a line of registrants
throughout the building.
To reserve a feature of town-
ship park after Jan. 9, residents
should phone the park reserva-
tion office between 8 a.m. and 1
p.m. to check availability. All
reservations must be made in
person at Plymouth Township
Hall. Park reservations for non-
residents can be made beginning
Monday, April 1.
Complete details concerning
new reservation procedures can
be found at https://www.ply-
mouthtwp.org/.../parks_and.../ind
ex.php.

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