Ice Carving Competition & A Cappella Concert In New Haven

From The City of New Haven: On Saturday, December 8, 12:00-4:00pm, eight professional ice carvers will each transform 900 pounds of ice into a spectacular sculpture in only four hours during the 2nd Annual Ice Carving Competition & A Cappella Concert on Broadway Island. The event will feature live performances by many accomplished a cappella groups, including The Yale Alley Cats, Something Extra, Whim 'n Rhythm, The New Blue of Yale, Proof of the Pudding, Guilford Carolers (formerly Guilford Voices), Yale Out of the Blue and NOTEorious from Southern Connecticut State University.

Horse & Carriage Rides through downtown will be available free with a $30 purchase from any retailer at The Shops at Yale. The pick-up location is across from Patagonia and GANT at the corner or York and Elm Streets. Hot cocoa and other specialty drinks will be available at Crepes Choupette on Broadway Island, Maison Mathis and Blue State Coffee. Crepes Choupette on Broadway Island will be offering a sweet or savory crepe and beverage combo at a special price.

This event is free and open to the public. There will be great photo opportunities with the finished ice sculptures after the competition, and a chance to win gift cards and other prizes during the raffle at 4:00pm. Free event parking is available at the 150 York Street Garage for the first 150 cars. Simply bring your parking ticket to The Shops at Yale table at the event for a validation stamp.

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