PHOTOS: Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest, and prays for snow

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The costumes at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge always impress.
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Ullr Fest in Breckenridge serves as a way to celebrate (and beg) Ullr, the Norse god of winter, for snow.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
The bonfire at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge drew a crowd Thursday, Dec. 18. To see your photos featured in print or online, email submissions to share@summitdaily.com.
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Breckenridge reclaimed its record for the unofficial World’s Longest Shotski at Ullr Festival on Dec. 18, with 1,420 participants on 507 skis spanning 2,489 feet.
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The Ullr Festival parade dazzles in downtown Breckenridge Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Dogs and humans alike enjoy the Ullr Fest parade Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Ullr Fest brings out fun costumes and great attitudes every year in Breckenridge.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Thousands line up to help Breckenridge break the unofficial record for world’s longest Shotski during Ullr Fest on Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Ullr Royalty Selection Committee named Breckenridge residents Rick and Martha Herwehe as the 62nd Ullr Fest King and Queen.
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Ullr Fest in Breckenridge featured a proposal Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Ullr Fest in Breckenridge brings out incredible costumes every year.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest on Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest in style on Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge celebrates Ullr Fest in style on Thursday, Dec. 18.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
The Ullr Fest parade in Breckenridge brings out incredible costumes every year.
JP Douvlakis/Breckenridge Ski Resort
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