The Erie Winter Carnival will officially kick off in Perry Square today at 4 p.m. The carnival will run through February 23. 

The four day event is hosted by the Erie Downtown Partnership. 

The annual winter carnival will feature ice sculptures, music, dancing, kids activities, and more.

Originally, over 60 professional sculpted pieces of ice art were going to be placed around Perry Square. However, the Erie Downtown Partnership has announced a change in plans. 

According to a Facebook post, the ice sculptures are not able to be displayed this weekend. The sculptures will come to Erie next weekend instead, from February 28-March 2. 

The Downtown Erie Skating Rink will also be open during the event. 

Festival hours and event line up: 

  • Thursday, February 20: 4-7 pm
  • Friday, February 21: 4-7 pm
  • Saturday, February 22: noon-7 pm
  • Sunday, February 23: noon-5 pm
    • Thursday 6-8p: EWC Kick Off Party at Flagship City Food Hall with Lifethrumusic
    • Friday 4-6p: Frogs I Like at Voodoo Brewery
    • Friday 6-7p: Fire Dancing on the Perry Square Stage with Jennifer Dennehy & Fire Friends
    • Saturday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Winter Soup Stroll in the Flagship City District
    • Saturday noon-1p: Jess Royer at Ember + Forge
    • Saturday 1-2p: Paul Cote Vinyl DJ at Copper Carriage
    • Saturday 2-3p: Stim City Collective at The Dollhouse at Pointe Foure
    • Saturday 3-4p: The Sound Serum at Glass Growers Gallery
    • Saturday 4-6p: Inspirado Trio at Flagship City Food Hall
    • Saturday 6-7p: Fire Dancing on the Perry Square Stage with Jennifer Dennehy & Fire Friends
    • Sunday noon-1p: Matt Crays & Abby Weech at Purrista Cat Café
    • Sunday 1-2p: DJ Sanz at City Supply
    • Sunday 2-3p: We. The Duo at Primo Tailors
    • Sunday 3-4p: Elle Taylor & Peter Hohman at Bespoke Tailoring

More information on the 2025 Erie Winter Carnival can be found here.