Coon Rapids Invites Young Artists To Design Official Button For 61st Snowflake Days Celebration

Coon Rapids Invites Young Artists To Design Official Button For 61st Snowflake Days Celebration

The Coon Rapids Snowflake Association is beckoning students in grades 5-12 to design the official button for the 61st anniversary of Snowflake Days, with the promise of a cash prize for the winners. This tradition fosters community spirit and aims to showcase young talent in the city.

Per the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government's Facebook post, the button must pay homage to Coon Rapids' celebrated winter jubilee — incorporating the dates "January 31-February 9, 2025," and the event's title, “Coon Rapids Snowflake Days.” Moreover, they must include a depiction of Rocky the Raccoon, the city's beloved mascot, who has become synonymous with local spirit and pride.

The contest guidelines suggest adding a touch of Coon Rapids' hallmark winter sports like hockey, ice skating, and sledding to the design.

Prospective participants need to hurry, as the window for submissions closes on January 12. The judges are poised to select two designs that best capture the festive magic of Snowflake Days. The selected buttons will not only earn the winners a sweet cash prize but their work will also be spotlighted throughout the city-wide festivities, worn proudly by residents as they engage in various winter sports and community activities.

For those itching to get their creative juices flowing and potentially snag some extra pocket money, the competition details can be found directly on the Coon Rapids Snowflake Association's website.

SOURCE: hoodline