Frolics Part I - Parade

Thanks to our new friend Gord, I am really pleased to bring you some quality photographs of all the Frolics excitement from the past couple of weeks. The Omingmak (Inuit for muskox) Frolics, now in their fortieth year really are the big social event of the year in Cambridge Bay. They are held every year for a full week which includes the Victoria Day long weekend. There was lots to see and experience.

Gord's photos have inspired me to try and get better at photography, my photos seem pathetic now by comparison. So, enjoy them while they last, the photos will revert back to my uninspiring work soon. There are so many great photos I thought I'd split them over four separate posts. This one will cover the parade and opening ceremonies. Let's get started.

The big opening day was supposed to be Friday, May 15th, The weather was looking great, temperatures near freezing and sun. It turned out not so great. The opening ceremonies, parade and bbq were cancelled due to a -26C windchill and lots of blowing snow. So, the opening ceremonies were actually held on the same day as the closing ceremonies, but, it didn't seem to make any difference to anybody.

The original opening day, not very nice for a parade and outdoor bbq!

The rescheduled parade day wasn't much better with a bitterly cold wind blowing and no sun.

The weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the participants.

To be continued...