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Vernon Winter Carnival Balloon Glow moves to new venue

Wet conditions at Polson Park force venue change; event goes Friday, Feb. 2, 4-6:30 p.m.
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The Vernon Winter Carnival鈥檚 annual Balloon Glow is being moved from Polson Park to Kin Race Track and Kal Tire Place because of wet conditions in the park. The event is one of many on the opening day of the 64th Carnival Friday, Feb. 2, from 4-6:30 p.m., weather depending. (Morning Star - file photo)

Spring-like conditions have forced a venue change for one of Vernon Winter Carnival鈥檚 most popular events.

The annual Balloon Glow is one of the kick-off events of the 64th Carnival this Friday, Feb. 2, and was slated to be held at Polson Park.

But Polson is too wet, and the Balloon Glow will now be hosted at Kal Tire Place and Kin Race Track.

The time remains the same, 4-6:30 p.m.

鈥淭his event remains weather dependent,鈥 said Carnival executive director Kris Fuller.

There is free transit on Routes 1-9 Friday, and transfers will not be provided.

鈥淧lan for parking, arrive early, come for the food trucks and stay for the balloons,鈥 said Fuller.



Roger Knox

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