Ironwood Chamber exploring how to boost holiday spirits.

IRONWOOD – The Jack Frost Parade has been canceled due the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area leading to local spread of the virus, but the Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce has several ideas to lift the holiday spirit with safer events.  The Jack Frost committee continues to work on holiday ideas for residents to do things at home as a holiday related and pandemic-safe activity. One idea moving forward is a snow sculpture contest and another already confirmed is the “Jack Frost Festival Home Lights & Display Contest.” The chamber announced Tuesday the contest will be expanded to include surrounding communities in Gogebic County and Hurley.  Cash prizes will be awarded in a number of different categories.  The contest will run from Dec. 1-18 with the judging taking place from Dec. 19-21. Awards announced on Tuesday, Dec. 22.  All registration forms must be turned in to the chamber office by Dec. 18. Pick up a form in person at the chamber office on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturdays in November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Contact the chamber at 906-932-1122