Crowds gather in Central Commons Park in the University District for the Winter Pop Up on January 28, 2024. The event is an opportunity for Calgarians to experience the cold winter with fun activities that includes making s’mores and ice skating. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH Skaters hop on the ice as the day is beginning. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH A family skate with their baby in a stroller on the ice. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH Some of the children roast and burn their marshmallows to make s’mores — toasted marshmallows and chocolate that’s sandwiched between a graham cracker. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH People gather as Julian Lee begins his ice carving demonstration. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH As the day ends, families warm up by the fire. PHOTO: LAMA AL-WADEIAH
Lama Al-Wadeiah is a fourth-year journalism student, who's passionate about audio production and podcasting. In her free time, she volunteers as a social media manager for the Al-Maghrib Institute and...
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