{"id":983,"date":"2026-09-01T18:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carnavaldestisidore.ca\/?p=983"},"modified":"2026-09-14T02:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T02:13:44","slug":"press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carnavaldestisidore.ca\/en\/press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From February 12 to 14, 2026, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnaval de St-Isidore <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invites the community to discover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a delightful and enchanting winter festival where traditions, creativity, and festive spirit come together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young and old are invited to take part in this immersive adventure, bring the magic of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnaval <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to life, and share unforgettable moments in the heart of winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for the whole family, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnaval <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features Francophone music, dance, and culture, whimsical d\u00e9cor and themed entertainment, traditional meals \u2014 including classic poutine, tourti\u00e8re, and maple taffy on snow \u2014 as well as a wide variety of activities and contests for all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Live performances by:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Family activities include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow sculptures, sleigh rides, and bonfires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasure hunts, face painting, balloon artist, maze, sledding and winter games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dukes and duchesses, log sawing, crib tournament, bubble gum contest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple taffy on snow, traditional foods, poutine, and lynx paws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gaz\u00e9bar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Friday at 8:30 p.m. \/ Saturday at 1:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family dance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saturday at 9:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sunday:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carnival Mass (10:30 a.m.) followed by the closing brunch (11:30 a.m.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Come experience the magic from February 12 to 14, 2027, and share a unique celebration of tradition and winter fun at the St-Isidore Carnival.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>For interviews and more information: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:explorestisidore@gmail.com\">explorestisidore@gmail.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chantal Monfette, president (780-625-7070)<\/li>\n<li>Corey Nelson, coordinator (780-624-8481)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please find <strong>detailed information and program<\/strong> at: <a href=\"https:\/\/carnavaldestisidore.ca\/en\/\"><strong>ww.carnavaldestisidore.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#carnavaldestisidore&nbsp;&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @<a href=\"http:\/\/www.centreculturelstisidore.ca\">carnavaldestisidore<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]From February 12 to 14, 2026, the Carnaval de St-Isidore invites the community to discover a delightful and enchanting winter festival where traditions, creativity, and festive spirit come together. 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