Inuvik Sunrise Festival
Every December the sun sets for the last time below the horizon, and after nearly 30 days of darkness the return of the sun is celebrated at the annual Inuvik Sunrise Festival in early January. Local food, dance, music and winter activities, including snow carving, snow yoga are all part of the spectacle. On the Saturday night a party on the permafrost continues as the we have our giant bonfire and an incredible firework display.
Curious about the Sunrise Festival, you can find more information below including the 2020 Draft Schedule of Events:
Schedule of Events
Friday 3 January, 2020
Saturday 4 January, 2020
Sunday 5 January, 2020
Important Venue Updates
The Inuvik Sunrise Festival has various venue changes for 2020 and we would like our residents to take note of these changes prior to the event in January so that you can plan your weekend ahead of time. Please take note of the changes in particular for the Friday Evening and the Ice Village venue.
Friday 3 January, 2020
| Opening Ceremony | East Three School | |
| Taste of Inuvik |
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| Cultural Performances |
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| Light Up & Glow Skates | Roy ‘Sugloo’ Ipana Arena, Midnight Sun Complex | |
| Sunrise Signature Concert | Our Lady of Victory Church |
Saturday 4 January, 2020
| Sunrise Community Pancake Breakfast | Royal Canadian Legion |
| Winter Sunrise Arctic Market | Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Parks Canada Mitt Making Workshop | Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Family Lantern Making Workshop | Community Lounge, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Ice Village | Chief Jim Koe Park |
| Giant Bonfire | Frozen Twin Lakes |
| Spectacular Fireworks Display | Frozen Twin Lakes |
| Red Snow Film Screening |
Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
Sunday 5 January, 2020
| Winter Sunrise Arctic Market | Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Parks Canada Mitt Making Workshop | Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Sunrise Quilted Wall Hanging Workshop | Community Lounge, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Inuvik Paw-Rade | Ice Village, Chief Jim Koe Park |
| Drum Making Workshop | Community Lounge, Midnight Sun Complex |
| Self Guided Snow Yoga | Ice Village, Chief Jim Koe Park |
| Ice Village | Chief Jim Koe Park |
| ‘Toss to Win’ with the Edmonton Eskimos | Ice Village, Chief Jim Koe Park |
| Family Movie | Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex |
Parking
Parking and access to Chief Jim Koe Park will be available via the Midnight Sun Complex parking lot. Please note that there will be no parking in the Chief Jim Koe Park Loop, the road will be accessible for emergency vehicles only. Further detials and maps will be released for in the upcoming weeks, so keep a look out on the Town of Inuvik Website and Sunrise Festival Facebook Page.