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"FIRE ON THE RED"

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Spring is near! And you are invited to the Selkirk Waterfront on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 pm to say goodbye to ‘Old Man Winter’ and to celebrate 2024’s Spring Equinox with “FIRE ON THE RED”!  Watch our video below to learn more about the 20 foot tall straw sculpture lantern sculpted by Anvil Tree artist, Chris Pancoe, together with a guest artist from Lithuania, Vytautus Musteikis.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

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VOTING FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TREE

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SOUP COOK-OFF

POOCH PARADE

MAKERS' MARKET

WREATH MAKING

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STRAWESOME SCULPTURES

🔥Fire on the Red is happening today! 🔥

See you at the Selkirk Waterfront (behind the Mighty Kiwi) to watch this straw lantern get lit up in a fiery spectacle as we welcome the spring equinox. There will be fire, food from Cochrane Creek Farms, and a festive atmosphere! See you at 730pm! 

@sputnikarchitecture  @rrntourism  @anvil_tree  @chrispancoe  @vytautas_musteikis  @cityofselkirk  @fetejockey
If the wind is on our side we plan on going ahead with Fire on the Red THIS Friday, March 22nd, at 7:30pm. 🔥

In the case that the event needs to be postponed, an announcement will be made by 1pm on Friday so check our socials for updates! 

Bring a lawn chair to sit back and relax in!

@SputnikArchitecture @RRNTourism @Anvil_Tree @ChrisPancoe @Vytautas_Musteikis @CityOfSelkirk @FeteJockey
🔥POSTPONED 🔥

The Fire on the Red event scheduled for this evening, Saturday, March 16th has been postponed. 

Based on current wind conditions, and in consultation with the local fire departments and our partners at the City of Selkirk, a decision has been made to cancel tonight's event.

Stand by for future details. See you on the waterfront soon! Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day eve.

@sputnikarchitecture  @rrntourism  @anvil_tree  @chrispancoe  @vytautas_musteikis  @cityofselkirk
TOMORROW this two-storey sculpture is going to make its way to the Selkirk Waterfront for FIRE ON THE RED: Manitoba's first ever straw sculpture burn.🔥

Dig out your lawnchair, pack a blanket, bring a thermos of hot chocolate, bundle up the kids and come on down.

Check out the link in bio for full event information! 

Presented by: 
Holiday Alley 

Supported by: 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@rrntourism 
@anvil_tree 
@chrispancoe 
@vytautas_musteikis 
@cityofselkirk 

#StrawSculpture #FireOnTheRed #HolidayAlley
🔥FIRE ON THE RED is 2 days away!🔥

When: March 16th, 2024 
7:30pm arrival
8:00pm burn

Where:
The Waterfront, Selkirk MB
390 Eveline Street at Manitoba Ave, Selkirk (behind The Mighty Kiwi) 

Presented by: 
Holiday Alley 

Supported by: 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@rrntourism 
@anvil_tree 
@chrispancoe 
@vytautas_musteikis 
@cityofselkirk 
@sguezen 

#StrawSculpture #FireOnTheRed #HolidayAlley
Meet the "Lantern" Makers, pt. 2: Chris Pancoe

Chris Pancoe is an award-winning Manitoba Artist, Artistic Director of Anvil Tree and visionary behind the Straw Sculpture Symposium and Fire on the Red. Chris has worked in wood, snow, and ice and was delighted to get his hands on a new medium, especially one as unique as straw sculpting. He has dreams for what the future of straw sculpting holds in Manitoba. “We’re hoping this is the beginning of Selkirk’s next best festival and a first in Canada that will attract local and international straw sculpture artists here to compete." 

Check out the link in bio for full event information! 

Presented by: 
Holiday Alley 

Supported by: 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@rrntourism 
@anvil_tree 
@chrispancoe 
@vytautas_musteikis 
@cityofselkirk 
@sguezen 

#StrawSculpture #FireOnTheRed #HolidayAlley
Meet the "Lantern" Makers, pt.1: Vytautas Musteikis 

Vytautas hails from Lithuania and came to Selkirk to teach us how to create art from straw and help us launch the first Straw Symposium at Holiday Alley this past November. Vytautas Musteikis first met Chris Pancoe & Peter Hargraves (founders of the Warming Huts competition The Forks) at the Icehotel in Sweden and from there got excited about a new international Straw Sculpture Symposium being created in Selkirk.

Presented by: 
Holiday Alley 

Supported by: 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@rrntourism 
@anvil_tree 
@chrispancoe 
@vytautas_musteikis 
@cityofselkirk @sguezen 

#StrawSculpture #FireOnTheRed #HolidayAlley
Manitoba's award winning festival was featured in the Winnipeg Free Press! 

Gord Mackintosh of the Winnipeg Free Press writes about all the amazing activities and hidden gems the City of Selkirk has to offer! And Holiday Alley made the list! 

Thank you to Gord Mackintosh for this excellent article! 

#holidayalley #holidayalley2024
“It speaks to the need for us to have a space and share our stories.” Gidoojijaakominaan onjii Dibaajimowinan - From Our Spirits come Stories created a space to host hide tanning, drum teachings, musical performances, and tobacco tying in downtown Selkirk. 

Watch the full video over on our YouTube channel! Link in bio. 

Co-Facilitated by: Jacqueline Bercier, Kat Marsch and Jeannie Whitebird
Video by: Sean Guezen
With: Frank Beaulieu, Dennis Chartrand, Raymond Favel Chartrand, Jaime Grasby, Gabriella Glowatsky, and Aaron Hoover
Special Thanks to: Selkirk Onishiwan Aboriginal Head Start Program, Three 6 Tea, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success, and Dennis Lafreniere
Funded by: Manitoba Arts Council and Canadian Heritage

@fetejockey @rrntourism @cityofselkirk
What were your favourite moments of #holidayalley this year? A fan-favouite program is GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN - From Our Spirits Come Stories. The program is one of the many free Indigenous programs available during Holiday Alley. The program allows people to participate in Indigenous storytellling, drumming, and art. 

Coordinated by Jeannie White Bird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch
Funded by Manitoba Arts Council

@rrntourism @cityofselkirk @interlaketourism @mbartscouncil 
#HolidayAlley2023 #HolidayAlley
Congratulations to Ann Tigchelaar from East Selkirk, MB, who came to Holiday Alley for the Wishme Makers’ Market and left with a $300 door prize full of gift cards and beautiful arts and crafts. ENJOY! See you at Holiday Alley in 2024!

#Holidayalley2023 #holidayalleymb
Holiday Alley 2023 was amazing! Check out a few highlights Manitoba's award-winning festival that lit up Selkirk's historic downtown Nov. 16-19th, 2023. What was your favourite part? Let us know in the comments below 👇 

Thanks again to our incredible sponsors! Check out the full video up on our Youtube channel!

@igwealthmanagement 
@manitobametisfederation 
@manitobagov 
Government of Canada 
@cityofselkirk 
@travelmanitoba 
@rrcpolytech 
@selkirkdcf 
Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation 
N4 Construction 
@manitobahydro 
@gerdaunorthamerica 
@canadiantire 
@fortdistributors 
@gellerswinnipeg 
@wishmeselkirk 
@black_cat_wear_parts 
@anvil_tree 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@selkirkanimalhospital 
@redbombfireworks 
@mpidrive 
Easton Place Selkirk 
@accesscreditunion 
@mymeridian.ca 
@iron_image 
@htfcwpg 
@selkirklegion42 
@prhouse.ca 
@stclementsrec 
Artisan Audio Visual 
@selkirkrecord 
@bradhirstmanitoba 
@unitedforliteracymanitoba 
Selkirk Friendship Centre 
Terry’s Towing 
@totallookselkirk 
@lightswinnipeg 
@interlake.artboard 
@rrntourism 
@interlaketourism 
@fetejockey
Check out the highlights from day 4 of Holiday Alley! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! See you next year! 

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Don’t forget to submit your vote to our annual Tree It Yourself Event (TIY) for a chance to win a $100 Canadian Tire Gift Card! Vote here: https://holidayalley.ca/index.php/activities/tiy-poll/

#HolidayAlley2023 #HolidayAlley
Final Day of Holiday Alley! Today’s Line up: 

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
9AM-12PM ✩ The Mighty Kiwi ✩ 386 Eveline St. ✩ $7 kids, $14 Adults
Hosted by ✩ The Mighty Kiwi

366 HOOKS EXHIBIT - FREE
10am-4:00PM ✩ 102 Pacific Avenue 
Sponsored by ✩ The PR House

WREATH MAKING
11AM-1PM ✩ Red River College ✩ 825 Manitoba Ave ✩ $40/person
Presented by ✩ RRC Polytech
Facilitated by ✩ Fresh Cut Downtown

SNOWFLAKE BEADING
1-5PM ✩ Red River College ✩ 825 Manitoba Ave ✩ $25/person
Presented by ✩ RRC Polytech
Facilitated by ✩ Cheryl Alexander

LIVE MUSIC - FREE
4-6PM ✩ N'Joy Cafe ✩ 226 Manitoba Avenue ✩

@rrntourism @cityofselkirk @interlaketourism
#HolidayAlley2023 #HolidayAlley
Let us know in the comments what YOUR favourite part of Holiday Alley is!

Thank you to everyone who made day (and night) 2 of Holiday Alley 2023 a great success!

@redbombfireworks 
@htfcwpg 
@mymeridian.ca 
@myassiniboine 
@iron_image 
@gerdaunorthamerica 
@echotheatretreaty1 
@eventlight 
@selkirkmuseum 
@cityofselkirk 
@rrntourism 
@interlaketourism 
@sputnikarchitecture 
@anvil_tree 
@fetejockey 
@brandivezinamusic 
@dbandthedeadbeats 
@orvisthomas 
@freespiritfire 
@roxisuptowncafe 
@wishmeselkirk 
@themightykiwimb 

#InterlakeTourism #Manitoba
Day 3 of Holiday Alley! Today’s Line Up:

✩ TIPI RAISING - FREE
8-11:30AM ✩ Aboriginal Headstart Parking Lot ✩ Behind 222 Manitoba Avenue 

✩ WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET - FREE
10am-5pm ✩ Gordon Howard Centre ✩ 384 Eveline St.

✩ 366 HOOKS EXHIBIT - FREE
10AM-4:00PM ✩ 102 Pacific Avenue 
Sponsored by ✩ The PR House

✩ WALKING MURAL TOUR - FREE
11AM ✩ 246 Manitoba Ave. 

✩ SOUP COOK-OFF
12-4PM ✩ See Locations on your ticket ✩ Tickets: $15 advance, $20 day of
Presented by ✩ RRC Polytech
Coordinated by ✩ Inclusion Selkirk

✩ CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS - FREE
12-4PM ✩ Aboriginal Headstart ✩ 222 Manitoba Avenue 
Presented by ✩ Geller’s Design, Build, Landscape

✩ SILLY HAT MAKING WITH ANGEL THE ANGEL - FREE
12-4PM ✩ Aboriginal Headstart ✩ 222 Manitoba Avenue 
Presented by ✩Geller’s Design, Build, Landscape

✩ “Gidoojijaakominaan onjii Dibaajimowinan - From Our Spirits come Stories” - FREE
12-4PM ✩ Aboriginal Headstart Parking Lot ✩ Behind 222 Manitoba Avenue 
Coordinated by ✩ Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch

✩ LITTLE RED STAGE CONCERTS - FREE
12-4PM ✩ WishMe Parking Lot ✩ Behind 377 Eveline 
12:00-12:30pm ✩ Cohen Sieg | 1:00-1:30pm ✩ Double Bourbon | 2:00-2:30pm ✩Prairie Wynd | 3:00-3:30pm ✩ The Bog Boys Band

✩ SHEEP POETRY - FREE
12-4PM ✩ WishMe Parking Lot ✩ 377 Eveline St.
Sponsored by ✩ The RM of St. Clements

✩ YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR MARKET & RIBBON SKIRT FASHION SHOW - FREE
12-4PM (Fashion Show at 1pm)✩ The Selkirk & District Friendship Centre ✩ 425 Eveline St. 
Facilitated by ✩ The Selkirk & District Friendship Centre

✩ MUSIC IS MEDICINE CAROLING POP UP - FREE
Sponsored by ✩ Easton Place Clinic

✩ WELCOME WINTER CONCERT - FREE
4-6PM ✩ Selkirk United Church ✩ 202 McLean Avenue Selkirk ✩ Suggest donation $10
Hosted by ✩ Interlake Choral Association

And so much more! Find all the details on our website! https://holidayalley.ca/

@rrntourism  @cityofselkirk  @interlaketourism 
#HolidayAlley2023 #HolidayAlley #wishmemakersmarket
THANK YOU to everyone who made Day 1 of Holiday Alley 2023 a huge success! Don’t miss out on the STREET PARTY happening tonight from 6pm - 9pm on Manitoba Ave.

Thank you to all these folks who made the first day of Holiday Alley Day 1 possible! 

@cloverdaleforge 
@burnstickmusic 
@manitobametisfederation 
@anvil_tree 
@black_cat_wear_parts 
@fetejockey 
@rrntourism 
@cityofselkirk 
@interlaketourism 
+ N4 Construction 
+ Hillbilly Burlesque

#HolidayAlley #HolidayAlley2023
#InterlakeTourism #Selkirk
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