the first winter carnival was in quebec city in 1894.
the first winter carnival was in quebec city in 1894.
when was the first winter carnival in quebec city?
1894
quebec winter carnival









































the quebec winter carnival (), commonly known in both english and french as carnaval, is a pre-lenten festival held in quebec city. after being held intermittently since 1894, the "carnaval de québec" has been celebrated annually since 1955. that year "bonhomme carnaval", the mascot of the festival, made his first appearance. up to one million people attended the "carnaval de québec" in 2006 making it, at the time, the largest winter festival in the world (since overtaken by the harbin festival).









































section::::activities and attractions.
quebec winter carnival
one of michigan tech winter carnival's oldest traditions is the crowning of a winter carnival queen. this tradition began in 1928, six years after the first winter carnival at michigan tech, and has seen many different candidates through the years. the competition begins with around 30 candidates in early december and makes it way down to the final eight competitors for winter carnival. the queen receives her crown of copper and a bouquet after she wins the competition of being judged on a talent like singing or acting, interview questions, academics, and involvement around campus the weekend before winter carnival. then it is said that the queen is to "reign of her land" and make appearances at hockey games, stage revues, and around the campus. this includes awarding the mvp of the hockey games a trophy, riding the zamboni, judging snow sculptures, and being in the town parade.
michigan technological university's winter carnival