65th annual Ice Carnival returns

Vincent Kurzrock

Posted 2/13/24

T he Livingston Manor Rotary club, with the help of the Livingston Manor High School, hosted their 65th Annual Ice Carnival on February 10.

Unlike in previous years, the warm temperatures did …

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65th annual Ice Carnival returns

The event would not have been possible without the hard work of many sponsors, contributors and the Livingston Manor Rotary Club. From left to right is Kathleen McCann-Smith, Randall Smith, Diane Babich (Chair of the Event), Douglas Smith, Danielle Decker Stone, Jennifer Edwards, Thomas Babich and Jaime Snow.

Vincent Kurzrock | Democrat

Horse-drawn wagons carted riders to and from the carnival parking lot. After a slow start, the horses would pick up speed down the road.

Vincent Kurzrock | Democrat

Kids at the carnival eagerly waited for their turn to get a free face painting. Behind the chair, the kids could select displayed designs of their choosing for painting.

Vincent Kurzrock | Democrat

Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:10 am

Vincent Kurzrock

The Livingston Manor Rotary club, with the help of the Livingston Manor High School, hosted their 65th Annual Ice Carnival on February 10.

Unlike in previous years, the warm temperatures did not allow for the presence of ice skating and skating performances.

However, the recent snowmelt did not detract from the public coming out for a day of play and relaxation.

“I’m glad that we have people that showed up today even though we have no ice,” said Diane Babich, Livingston Manor Rotary Club Secretary and Festival Chairperson. “I’m just happy that the Rotary Club, and the sponsors, and all the contributors were able to do this on their behalf.”

Visitors were able to enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides and fun family games like kickball.

The children present at the festival participated in the face-painting and balloon art.

“There are lots of kiddies here and that’s what it’s about - taking care of the kids,” Babich said.