As the 110th Newport Winter Carnival comes to a close, we’re sharing two final glimpses from our archives — lively scenes from the Winter Carnival Parade of 1917.
The postcards capture a bustling moment in Newport’s past: crowds making their way up from Main Street, a skijoring rider pulled swiftly along the snow, and the familiar silhouette of the Town Hall rising in the background.
These glimpses from Newport’s past show how Carnival traditions have always blended creativity, athleticism, and a bit of daring. With this final post, we wrap up our five‑day journey through Winter Carnival history — a tradition that continues to bring Newport together year after year.
Thank you for joining us throughout this five‑day look back at Winter Carnival history. We hope these stories and images deepen your appreciation for a tradition that has shaped Newport for more than a century.
Image courtesy of the Newport Historical Society archives
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wonderful! thank you1
Love it! I remember that my dad told me the roads were rolled instead
of plowed in his growing up years of horse and wagon- certainly easier
for ski joring, ( sorry, I\’m sure you have already heard this many
times.) Thanks for sharing this.
Cynthia Pollard Rand