The Raleigh Winterfest returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 3rd, transforming City Plaza into a winter escape. And while the ice skating rink serves as the centerpiece for Raleigh Winterfest, the two-month celebration also includes carriage rides, sledding ramps and performances by local musicians and dancers.
An estimated 15,000 people visited last year’s Winterfest, and it takes a lot of volunteers to make it work.
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Here’s the schedule and shifts …
Raleigh Holiday Parade, Nov 19
When: Saturday, November 19
Tasks: Handing out Winterfest flyers during the parade – meet at the DRA office (120 S. Wilmington St.)
Shifts: 9:30am-10:30am
Setup Day, Dec 2
Tasks: equipment and tent setup and stringing lights.
When: Friday, December 2 – meet at City Plaza
Shifts: 10am-12:30pm
Kickoff Day, Dec 3
Tasks: ticket taking, crowd control, sledding & carriage ride assistance and tent breakdown.
When: Saturday, December 3
Shifts: 4:00-6:30pm, 4:30-7:30pm, 7:30-10:30pm
Sledding Sundays
Tasks: Line control
When: Sundays (Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 15)
Shifts: 11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00-4:30pm.
For more information contact erinheiderman@downtownraleigh.org.