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World's largest snow globe
The world's largest snow globe wouldn't fit in a carry-on bag even if TSA said you could hand carry-it on a plane. This globe hails from Ontario, Canada. This past December it made its appearance in New York City's Bryant Park. I became obsessed with finding its subsequent appearances. Who wouldn't? It's big enough for people to fit inside thus turning its winter scene to life. What a great concept. This globe is marketing genius.
Considering that I merely came across its picture in regards to an event that already passed--and that compelled me to go on a personal hunt, indicates the power of the largest snow globe in the world.
The quest led me to the WinterinOntario.com Web site that highlights Ontario's winter wonders. This is exactly what the creators imagined. Created as a promotional tool for Ontario Travel, the snow globe is still on its advertising circuit. These are the places and dates where you can find an Ontario Snow Globe event. [via Gothamist]
January 18-20, 2008 - Winterfest in Hamilton
January 26-27, 2008 - Niagara Falls during the Niagara Ice Wine Festival
February 2-4, 2008 - Bon Soo Carnival in Sault Ste. Marie
February 9-10, 2008 - WinterWorld in Mississauga
February 22-24, 2008 - IceFest in Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville area
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Frogmarch Jan 16th 2008 12:01PM
Nifty. But not the "world's largest"... the one in Lyon, France for the Fete des Lumieres is 18 meters in diameter:
http://www.lumieres.lyon.fr/lumieres/sections/en/event_view?id=123
Better picture here:
http://www.lyondailyphotoblog.com/the-king-in-pink
Some non-professional video here (my own site, sorry for blog-pimping):
http://thefrogmarch.blogspot.com/2007/12/piping-hot-fete-des-lumieres-video.html
I suppose the Ontario one can claim to be the World's Largest Portable Snow Globe, or the World's Largest Permanent Snow Globe. And being able to get inside it is a nice touch.
Jamie Rhein Jan 16th 2008 1:11PM
Wow! an even larger snow globe. How marvelous.
Thanks! I wonder if Dubai will eventually have the largest? Just kidding.