Winterfest in St. Louis (8 images)

Winterfest, the annual St. Louis celebration, runs this year from December 27 to January 8, and will include an outdoor NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 2.

A young skater makes their way around the rink following Winterfest's opening ceremonies at a skating rink next to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on December 27, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Skaters make their way around the rink following opening ceremonies next to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on December 27, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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St. Louis Blues players Joel Edmundson (R) and Ty Rattie sign autographs for fans during opening ceremonies for Winterfest next to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on December 27, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Tom Stillman (C), Chairman of the St. Louis Blues, makes his remarks during opening ceremonies for Winterfest, next to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on December 27, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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