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Family Fun in Alumni Park

More than 1,800 guests stopped by the Wisconsin Alumni Association Family Fun in Alumni Park event, in partnership with the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival.

Well Red Bucky in the winter

A sun-splashed Lake Mendota served as the backdrop for Family Fun in Alumni Park. In partnership with the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival, the Wisconsin Alumni Association celebration included a special appearance by Bucky Badger and the Spirit Squad, along with the UW Alumni Marching Band, a dance party with DJ Mike Carlson, and other family-friendly activities. More than 1,800 visitors attended the free event on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (All Photos © Andy Manis)

UW-Madison Police Officers Krista Bayley and Katelyn Gamache read stories for guests of all ages in One Alumni Place.
Snow much fun as kids play, with Bucky overseeing all the activity in Alumni Park.
The Chazen Museum brings art to the Family Fun in Alumni Park event.
Smiling attendees share their art creations at Family Fun in Alumni Park event.
LaVar Charleston, deputy vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion at the UW, reads stories to children inside One Alumni Place.
Bucky Badger makes a special guest appearance at the Wisconsin Alumni Association Family Fun in Alumni Park event.
Bucky loves a strong handshake and a big smile from a visitor to Family Fun in Alumni Park.
The UW Spirit Squad and the UW Alumni Band fire up the crowd as they perform in Alumni Park neighboring the Red Gym and overlooking a frozen Lake Mendota.

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