FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2010

Portland WinteRush Events Canceled Due to Lack of Snow

PolarBear 5K and Freezin for a Reason
 to go ahead as scheduled

PORTLAND, Maine- Today, the City of Portland announced the cancellation of the majority of Portland WinteRush events scheduled for this Saturday. The PolarBear 5K, sponsored by Tri-Maine and Freezin for a Reason, Maine Polar Plunge to benefit Camp Sunshine, will still go ahead as planned. All other events, however, have been canceled due to the lack of snow.

“We are certainly disappointed to have to cancel the city’s winter festival, but the lack of snow was a hurdle we couldn’t overcome,” stated Mayor Nick Mavodones. “Even though sledding and snowball fights do not appear on the horizon, there are still a lot of things, from ice skating to hiking that people can do to enjoy this winter in Portland.”

Should the weather cooperate in the next two months and provide a solid snow base, Portland WinteRush organizers will hold a smaller outdoor festival with many of the same activities. Information will be updated at www.portlandwinterush.com.