SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee invites the public to the Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Hotel Saranac located at 100 Main St.

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. and is a free event to welcome the 2025 Winter Carnival Grand Marshal and Royalty. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Following the reception, the Royalty Dinner will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. and is by reservation only. To make a reservation, contact Milt Adams at 518-891-4367. Reservations are required before Monday, Jan. 27. There is a cost depending on the age of the attendee. Payment should be made by check payable to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee and must be received prior to the dinner. Checks should be mailed to Milt Adams, 680 County Route 18, Lake Clear, NY 12945.

The dinner will be buffet-style including garden salad, red bliss potato salad, smoked pulled pork with house-made barbecue sauce, grilled chicken breast, pasta primavera, brioche rolls and assorted desserts. Chicken tenders will be options for children. Dinner includes coffee/tea, assorted sodas and bottled water for $39 (ages 17 and older), for children ages 6-16 the cost is $14, and for children ages 5 and under there is no cost.

All proceeds from the royalty dinner benefit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.