Politics & Government
Worcester Winter Carnival Coming Up
From ice-skating to food trucks, summer carnivals don't get to have all the fun.

WORCESTER, MA- The Worcester Winter Carnival is right around the corner and has something fun for the whole family.
Th carnival will be at the Worcester Common Oval on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ice skating will be available as well as the Snowzilla Jr. inflatable slide and a soccer dart board game. Some of Worcester's tastiest quick bites will be featured at food trucks.
For adults looking to have fun, a beer tent featuring “Worcester’s Bravest" will be on display as well, which is a collaboration by Wormtown Brewing and Wachusett Brewing.
Spectators are also welcome to attend a Public Safety Broomball Tournament on the Worcester Common Oval among teams from the Worcester Police Department, Worcester Fire Department and Worcester EMS. Broomball games will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission for open skating is $5, and free for children six and younger. Skate rentals are available for $5. Skating for all first responders and their families will be free of charge.
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