Evergreen Festival kicks off in Halifax [Video]

An annual tradition that lights up the Halifax waterfront and draws hundreds of visitors to the area is now underway.

The Evergreen Festival is a four-week, outdoor winter celebration featuring art, food, drink, crafts and memorable experiences, all designed to light up your holidays.

One of the features of the festival is the Merry and Bright Patio at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel which is lit up by thousands of twinkling lights. Visitors can sit by the fire and enjoy hot cocoa, mulled wine of seafood chowder.

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There’s also a chance to participate in the reindeer games at the “Holly Jolly Fun Zone.”

Ted Pace, the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel’s executive chef, says he is inspired by his “inner child” when coming up with menu ideas for the patio.

“It had to be fun. That’s why we have the brownies decorated, and …