The 52nd annual Bon Soo Winter Carnival held its official opening Friday night at the Mill Market with a tribute to Taylor Swift.
Visitors young and not-so-young enjoyed the bum slides prior to the celebratory fireworks display at 7 p.m.
Bon Soo continues until February 12 with events and activities scheduled throughout the city.
Festival highlights include a Night of Ice and Fire on Saturday, February 6 at the Art Gallery of Algoma; the OLG Polar Bear Swim in Bellevue Park on Sunday, February 7 beginning at 1 p.m.; the Snow Ball in support of ARCH Hospice on Saturday, February 13; and Passport to Unity at the Essar Centre on Sunday, February 14 from noon to 4 p.m.
Bon Soo festival buttons are $7 each and may be purchased at Walmart on Great Northern Road and both Scotiabank locations.
For a full list of Bon Soo activities, please click here.