Guillermo Saldana heated up the Loto-Québec Dome after the Upper Town Night Parade on Feb. 11. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) 
Winter is one of the sunniest seasons thanks to dry conditions and heartwarming reminders such as this sculpture. Here comes the sun! (Photo by Myriam Labbé) 
A large Rolls Royce pulls into town. This must be Bonhomme’s luxury car! (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) 
Some of the snow bathers in their red rooster crests even extended their stay onstage for a few minutes in the mild and sunny weather on the last day of the Quebec Winter Carnival, Feb. 12. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) 
Carnaval de Québec director Marie-Ève Jacob and program director Jérôme Déchêne close the 69th Winter Carnival with a quick review on Feb. 12. 
On Feb. 3, the sites of the 69th Winter Carnival were supposed to be full of people, lights and music, but Mother Nature changed Bonhomme’s plans, obliging him to postpone the opening until the next afternoon. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) 
Outside Fromagerie Yannick on 3e Avenue, a cow holds up a steaming cup of hot chocolate. 
Bonhomme was more than happy to finally see his carnival-goers as they ordered drinks at the ice bars. 
The crew of NBC’s Today With Hoda and Jenna completely embraced the Quebec winter experience. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) 
Bonhomme Carnaval convinced thousands of people to join him for the return of the Lower Town Night Parade, despite freezing temperatures. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)