DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 20, 2026
All Day - Grenfell Campus 50th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt
Participate in the Grenfell Campus 50th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win! Clues will be posted on social media on Friday, February 20 (@GrenfellCampus). Entries submitted by Thursday, February 26 will be eligible for prizes!
6:00 p.m. Flag Raising and Lighting of the Carnival Torch at City Hall
Join the Carnival Committee as they officially launch Carnival 2026 with the Flag Raising and lighting of the torch at City Hall.
6:45 p.m. Torch Light People Parade
Join in the fun and adventure! Walk with our Committee and Chair and special guests as they carry the Carnival Torch from City Hall to Margaret Bowater Park. The parade route will leave City Hall, proceed up Park Street, onto West Valley Road, and turn onto Elswick Road ending at Margaret Bowater Park. Bring your family and friends and have some fun!
7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies – Party in the Park
Margaret Bowater Park, O’Connell Drive. Come celebrate Carnival’s Night of Music and Magic. Join in the excitement as Leif the Lucky emerges from his hut to begin the 10 days of Carnival 2026. Come enjoy outdoor entertainment, fireworks, and hotdogs/hot chocolate provided free of charge. Enter to win the prizes from Leif’s Treasure Chest (must be in attendance to win). Platinum Sponsor: The City of Corner Brook.
8:00 p.m. Mackie Christopher Memorial Talent Night
Westmount Club, 10 Herald Avenue. Cost $5.00 with Carnival Button, $7.00 without. Variety of local talent. To perform, call 634-5628. Sponsored by Molson/Coors NL.
9:00 p.m Dance with The Cover Girls
(19+ event) The Palace on Broadway. Start Carnival off with a blast. The Cover Girls will have you on the dance floor all night. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 each and are available at Carnival Office.
10:00 p.m. International Music
Check Carnival’s website for the venue. Join us for a night of international music - all the greatest hits from across the world. (Nigeria, Uganda, Brazil, Mexico, India, and more).