City of Moncton Announces Partnership with BARBEGAZI for Annual Winter Festival The City of Moncton is pleased to announce a new partnership with BARBEGAZI, bringing additional, high-energy programming to PolarFest. This portion of the winter festival will take place at Downtown Place from Feb. 13 to 14 and will feature thrilling snowmobile acrobatics performed by international athletes. In addition to the snowmobile stunt shows, Downtown Place will host various activities, including skating at the Ian Fowler Oval, live music performances, and more! A selection of food trucks will be on-site, offering a variety of tasty bites.“We are excited to partner with BARBEGAZI to bring a unique and exhilarating experience to Moncton for Family Day weekend,’’ says Chad Gautreau, Manager of Events & Festivals. ‘‘This collaboration promises a vibrant atmosphere for families, adventure seekers, and all who wish to enjoy the winter season in the heart of the city.’’For TRIBU, the creators behind BARBEGAZI, this collaboration represents an opportunity to connect with Moncton’s vibrant community through the excitement of winter sports.“We can’t wait to bring the BARBEGAZI energy to Moncton!” says Micah Desforges, CEO of TRIBU Expérientiel. “We’ve built BARBEGAZI around bold ideas and high-adrenaline performances, and we’re excited to share that thrill with everyone at PolarFest.”About BARBEGAZITribu Expérientiel, a Montreal-based organization, is known for creating BARBEGAZI, a dynamic winter sports festival that brings the thrill of extreme sports to urban environments. With a reputation for delivering high-energy performances, BARBEGAZI showcases some of the most skilled athletes in winter sports, providing an unforgettable experience for communities across Canada.About PolarFestThe City of Moncton’s annual winter festival will take place at various locations across the city from Feb. 13 to 16.At Centennial Park, event-goers will be able to enjoy a range of winter activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, skating on the Muskrat Skating Trail, a Geomatrix Fire Show, live music performances, and much more. These activities will be available from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 15, and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 16.The BARBEGAZI x PolarFest collaboration will take place at Downtown Place (150 Canada St.) on Feb. 13 and 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event will feature two 25–30-minute snowmobile stunt shows each day, showcasing the thrilling acrobatic talents of international athletes.For more information, visit the City of Moncton website. InformationCommunications, City of Monctoncommunications@moncton.ca