Through the years there have been many characters in Carnival history,
including mountain goats, life-size Raggedy Anns and Andys, clumsy clowns and male Vikings. Below meet three groups you'll most likely run into during this year's celebrations.
 
     
    YETIS
Pranksters and thieves of Winter Carnival's most precious relics, the Yetis are a playful group who enjoy a good practical joke. Pictured to the left with local musician John Dunnigan after they stole the king's crown, you'll find Yetis lurking at various Carnival events looking for innocent townspeople (particularly children) to 'play' with.

They live in the deep wilderness behind the Big Mountain, and return each Winter Carnival to challenge King Ullr as well as kidnap his Queen of the Snows, if possible.
 
         
    PENGUINS
One of the oldest costume groups, the Penguins are a good-natured group who can be found waddling around town and at various Carnival events. They love to have their photo taken and truly enjoy meeting the children of Whitefish. You can certainly try to have a conversation with them, but you'll understand their banter only if you speak Penguin
 
         
    VIKING DIVAS
Jovial women sworn to protect, the Viking Divas spend their time kissing the townspeople and leaving their famous 'V', the mark of safety against the Yetis. Young children are especially encouraged to receive the kiss and V if they want the Yetis to leave them alone. You'll find the Viking Divas at most all Carnival events, especially if there are Yetis present.
 
     
     
 

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