About The Grand Rapids Winter Carnival
Grand Rapids Winter Carnival (GR Winter Carnival) is a natural fit to get people out and enjoy our city through creativity, community, and celebration. This event has been approved by the commitee for special events of Grand Rapids for 2013. The GR Winter Carnival will be the benchmark for all future winter events. The Grand Rapids event coordinator said
“This is the event we’ve been looking for, to bring excitement to Grand Rapids this winter”.
Here is what to expect for the first year annual event. The GR Winter Carnival location is set for Calder Plaza from Winter 2013. Events taking place are; Sculpting 8’ x 8’ x 8’ blocks of snow, winter games, food vendors, beer tent, local music, and an award assembly. The events will be listed on a brackets board and an Award Assembly will conclude the GR Winter Carnival Saturday evening. Trophies will be displayed throughout the GR Winter Carnival and awarded to the winners. In the following years teams can defend their standings, creating a long term plan for continued participation and support. All team registration, sculpture theme submission, sponsorships, advertising, quarter wars, charities and local business involvement will take place prior to the event. This will be an exciting event for our city and as the GR Winter Carnival grows, so will the need for talented people to be part in its development and growth.
Get Out and Be Cool!
Grand Rapids is already showing a need for a fun event during the winter season and the GRWinter Carnival is the premier winter celebration to fulfill this need. By connecting and exposing the community to something so fresh and new during the winter season, it will help stimulate local businesses and the growth of our local economy. As a result, our city will have the opportunity to grow stronger as a community and have fun!
Where will sponsoship donations distribute?
Monetary donations will offset the current expense of the GR Winter Carnival but will also be used to further develop future winter carnivals. As this event will reshape how our community, businesses, and visitors interact in our city during winter time, being a sponsor will increase your name presence in the community by showing your support. As a result, sponsorship will help creates a more sustainable Grand Rapids Winter Carnival and improves the continued success for following years.
About Marco Riolo
Helping people is his passion, both inside and out. As a Reliv International Independent Distributor and helping to provide balanced nutrition & performance, he is able to develop lifetime relationships through body and mental wellness. He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and returned home after eight years in Houghton, Michigan to help establish interpersonal relationships and build our community. While completing a bachelor degree from Michigan Tech University (MTU) and living the Houghton area, Marco was able to compete in eight different MTU Winter Carnivals. He not only sculpted but also took part in leadership & sculpture design for multiple teams and individuals. It is through this leadership experience that will help the GR Winter Carnival thrive and be enjoyable for all participants.
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