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海角社区鈥檚 54th Annual Snowman Burning Postponed to March 27th Due to High Winds

Mar 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 鈥� March 19, 2025 鈥� 海角社区鈥檚 iconic tradition, the 54th Annual Snowman Burning, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 20th, has been postponed to Thursday, March 27th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the North Lawn beyond the Cisler Patio, due to high winds in the forecast.

This delay is a testament to the relentless grip of winter this year! With 183.7 inches of snowfall so far, and now strong seasonal winds, it seems winter is determined to leave its mark鈥攂ut Lake State is equally determined to burn away all things winter and welcome spring in fiery style!

This year鈥檚 theme, From Flakes to Flames, captures both the harshness of the season and the community鈥檚 readiness for renewal. LSSU President Dr. David Travis, reflecting on the record snow, shared, 鈥淲hen I first arrived at LSSU, I was unsure about the Burning of the Snowman tradition, but now, after spending my first winter here, one with record snow, I’m wholeheartedly embracing it!鈥�

The event will feature remarks from Dr. Jamie Zamjahn, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, performances by Art Club Writing Contest winners, and an announcement by Kiley Hoff, Inter-Greek Council (IGC) President. The evening culminates with the symbolic burning of the snowman, a tradition started in 1971 by the Unicorn Hunters, a student group that believed the ritual would ward off lingering winter storms. With this winter鈥檚 persistence, we鈥檙e counting on it more than ever.

LSSU Fire Science students, alongside the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department will ensure a safe and educational experience during the burn. Afterward, attendees are invited to continue the celebration with live music by the Seth Brown Duo and complimentary food in the Galley.

Updated Event Details: 54th Annual Snowman Burning
New Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 5:30 PM 鈥� 7:00 PM
Location: North Lawn, beyond the Cisler Patio

Don鈥檛 miss this fiery farewell to winter鈥攁 week later, but with even more anticipation to banish the flakes with flames!

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