{"id":101736,"date":"2026-01-31T18:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/101736\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T18:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T18:24:07","slug":"2026-clarks-summit-festival-of-ice-kicks-off-with-friday-night-parade-will-run-through-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/101736\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Clarks Summit Festival of Ice kicks off with Friday night parade, will run through Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A La Chic Boutique float drives along South State Street in the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice Parade on Friday evening.<\/p>\n

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Clarks Summit Borough Council President Gerrie Carey gives a thumbs up to the small but enthusiastic crowd during Friday evening\u2019s Clarks Summit Festival of Ice kick-off parade.<\/p>\n

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Uncle Sam waves from a car boat.<\/p>\n

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Sculpted Ice Works carvers prepare ice blocks for carving outside Jennings Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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An Uncle Sam ice sculpture sponsored by Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home declares, \u2018I want you!\u2019<\/p>\n

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A Lady Liberty ice sculpture stands proud outside The Gathering Place.<\/p>\n

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A colorful Las Vegas ice sculpture is displayed outside O\u2019Boyle Real Estate.<\/p>\n

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Jazz guitarists Roy and Mike Williams perform Friday evening in First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit.<\/p>\n

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Food trucks are available in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Snows Church during the weekend festivities.<\/p>\n

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CLARKS SUMMIT \u2014 The 22nd Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, themed \u201cThe American Dream: Carved in Ice<\/a>,\u201d kicked off Friday with live ice carvings<\/a>, an evening parade, and other activities throughout the downtown<\/a>. The event, presented by the Abington Business and Professional Association and sponsored by<\/a> various local businesses and organizations, will continue through Sunday.<\/p>\n

Scheduled highlights are as follows:<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan. 31<\/p>\n

\u2022 11 a.m. Live Carving at Electric City Studios while hosting a Vendor Village<\/p>\n

\u2022 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church will feature a Chili Cafe in Fellowship Hall with entertainment by piano students of Michelle Triaca<\/p>\n

\u2022 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carriage Rides w\/Brookvalley Farm: from the Gathering Place<\/p>\n

\u2022 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Graceland Themed Photo Ops at Parabello \u2014 Elvis Music and Gifts Face Painting by Sweet Cheeks noon to 3 p.m. with special guest Anna from Frozen<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 3 p.m. Trackless Train Rides in the Parking Lot of Our Lady of Snows Church<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 4 p.m. Live DJ by Frankie Carll at Stately Pet Supply<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 5 p.m. Live DJ by Frankie Carll at Spring Street\/Depot Street<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 p.m. Live Carving at Everything Natural with light refreshments, raffle giveaway, and live music from 1 to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 to 2 p.m. Drum Circle led by Cheryl Mozdian at First Presbyterian Church in the sanctuary<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. Live Carving at Stately Pet Supply, huge store sales and specials<\/p>\n

\u2022 6 p.m. Live Carving State Street Grill featuring food and drink specials<\/p>\n

Sunday, Feb. 1<\/p>\n

\u2022 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carriage Rides starting from the Gathering Place<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 3 p.m. First Responders Ice Carving Competition Sponsored by Jeffrey IT Services, Mulligan Financial Services, and Highland Associates<\/p>\n

\u2014 4 Local Fire Houses will be doing Live Carvings<\/p>\n

\u2014 Competing \u2013 Gift Sponsored by Damage Control<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chili Cook Off Sponsored by Holgate\u2019s Heroes LLC<\/p>\n

\u2022 Restaurant Alley: Treats from local restaurants offered at Chili Cookoff<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 4 p.m. Live DJ by Frankie Carll at Stately Pet Supply<\/p>\n

\u2022 Noon to 2 p.m. Live Music by Roy Williams at The Gathering Place<\/p>\n

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