Opening Ceremony in Marquette
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEIKKI LUNTA WINTER FESTIVAL
The Opening Ceremony for the Winter Games will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 in Downtown Negaunee.
Join us February 7th, 2025 on Iron Street in Downtown Negaunee for the fourth annual Marquette Winter Games Opening Ceremony! All registered athletes and spectators will receive free admission.
WHAT
The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival is inspired by the Heikki Lunta snow god folklore that originated in the Upper Peninsula. The festival is a celebration that leans into the winter season and includes snowshoe tours, ice fishing, fireworks, and much more. Come celebrate February 7-9 in Negaunee!
WHEN
Friday, February 7, 2025
Athlete Grab Bag & Veterans Meal Voucher Giveaway: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Opening Ceremony: 5:45 - 6:15 PM
WHERE
Athlete Bag Grab & Veterans Meal Voucher Giveaway:
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company (basement)
342 Rail Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
Directions
Opening Ceremony:
Breitung Park
Negaunee, MI 49866
Directions
Map
Heikki Lunta Winter Festival activities will be taking place all over Negaunee, MI. The festival’s hub will be found in the Social District of Downtown Negaunee. Click on the map below to expand.
Olympians Attending
1988 Olympian Gary Morgan (Race Walking)
2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Shane Heams (Baseball)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Athlete Grab Bag
Participants of the Games are welcome to come to our Athlete Grab Bag station to pick up our welcome bag for competing. This will take place at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company.
Volunteers sponsored by PFN
Veteran’s meal voucher sponsored by Krist Oil
Parade of Athletes
Lighting of the Cauldron
Rail Jam Competition
The ski and snowboard rail jam competition (register here) as part of the State Games will take place after Opening Ceremony.
Cold Weather
Opening Ceremony will take place outside so dress warm!
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Thank you to the sponsors of the Marquette Winter Games!
