Aqua Freeze to feature ice sculptures, live music and more

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aqua Freeze Festival is the place to be to break the midwinter bleakness and see beautiful ice sculptures.

Henry Bowman, event director for St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, said this year’s festival features a lot of ice carvings.

“We have a lot lined up at this point and everything from single block to multiple block sculptures,” Bowman said.

The event will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 and noon to 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Blossom Heath Park.

The last day for the Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Health is Jan. 14.

They will also have food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by First State Bank and live music, Bowman said. Groups scheduled to perform include Mojo Filter leading the day on Saturday, and Black Mountain Sons on Saturday night.

One of the highlights, Bowman said, is the Fire and Ice Show sponsored by Z’s Pub on Saturday night.

“It’ll be quite the show,” Bowman said. “It’ll start after dark, and it should be great.”

There will also be a heated warming tent and a selection of Michigan beers.

The Owners of Z’s Pub, Lee Ann and Kevin Zmyslowski, said they’re always excited for the Aqua Freeze event. They’ve been sponsoring the event for three years.

“We love sponsoring and trying to help out the city,” Lee Ann said. “We love the city.”

Kevin said they also sponsor other things in St. Clair Shores. Lee Ann said they try to sponsor a few events throughout the year and donate.

“We just love the city, and we try to help in any way we can,” Lee Ann said.

Bowman said eventgoers cannot bring their own alcohol into the event and must buy it there. Admission to the festival is free and attendees should dress for the weather.

“I think they’re going to have a good time,” Bowman said. “It’s a great break in the winter. And we have so many different events that go on. We look forward to having people out there.”