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Saranac Lake High School marching band (Photos: Brian Mann)

Saranac Lake crowns region's winter carnival scene with fireworks, parade, history

by Brian Mann

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Saranac Lake, NY, Feb 13, 2012 — February is a big month for winter carnivals in the North Country, with celebrations from Lake George to Old Forge. Saranac Lake just wrapped up its big winter carnival last night, with a slide show and fireworks on the shore of Lake Flower.

Our Adirondack bureau chief Brian Mann was master of ceremonies for this year's carnival parade in Saranac Lake. As the festivities were wrapping up, he sent this audio postcard.

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