Rain cancels outdoor activities Saturday at Jack Frost Winterfest

The outdoor area of Jack Frost Winterfest will remain closed Saturday because of the weather.

All indoor activities at the Eastlink Centre, including inflatables, the petting zoo, face painting and performances on the live family stage will go ahead as scheduled, officials said.

The outdoor area, located at the Charlottetown EventGrounds, features slides, sculptures and other activities.

Sadly Mother Nature has not been kind to us today. Statement from Jack Frost Winterfest

In a statement, officials said it snow kingdom will remain closed "due to ongoing safety concerns and to ensure care can be taken by the snow team to allow it to be fully operational Sunday and Monday."

It has been raining steadily for most of the day Saturday.

"Sadly Mother Nature has not been kind to us today," the statement said.

Single day passes that were redeemed Saturdaywill be honoured at the snow kingdom on Sunday only.

Free for Charlottetown residents Monday

The annual festival began on Friday and continues until Monday, Islander Day.

Only the outdoor area of the festival will be open onMonday. Officials have announced that on that day, P.E.I. residents who show proof of their address can get in for $5. The first 1,000 Charlottetown residents with proof of address will get in for free.

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