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Ice Carnival Recap

The Loop was jam-packed with fun events for people of all ages on Saturday.

A look back at the sixth annual Ice Carnival in the Loop demonstrates the vibrancy of the community even in the midst of winter. The growing event attracts more takers each year. The following are just a few events from a very busy Saturday in University City. 5-k and 10-k Frozen Buns Runs Organized by the St. Louis Triathlon Club, the Frozen Buns Run pitted runners against the streets of University City in the cold. Participants were able to register for $30 on the morning of the event right up to the launch at 10am. "It's a nice, fun race that forces you to go out in the cold to do it, and then you get to see all the ice sculptures," volunteer John Moran said. "It's gone from very few people the first year to a couple hundred." Tracy …

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Ice Carnival Makes U City Loop Hub of Activity Saturday

Hundreds of people came out to the Loop Saturday to take part in races and see jugglers, ice sculptures and get free chocolate.

Hundreds of people turned out for Saturday's 6th annual Ice Carnival in The Loop. There was something for everyone. The Frozen Buns Run for the athletically inclined, as well as jugglers on stilts and people carving ice sculptures.

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