The Bevilacqua family, who were grand marshals of the 2018 Winter Carnival Gala Parade, and Carnival royalty are lauded at last year’s Grand Marshal and Royalty Reception at the Hotel Saranac. (Photo provided)

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee invites the public to the Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Hotel Saranac.

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. and is a free event to welcome Melinda Little, the grand marshal of the Winter Carnival Gala Parade Feb. 9, as well as this year’s Carnival royalty. Snacks will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

The Royalty Dinner will follow from 6 to 9 p.m. and is by reservation only. To make a reservation, call Milt Adams at 518-891-4367. Reservations are required before Jan. 29.

The dinner will be buffet style including chicken parmesan, vegetable penne pasta and herb-crusted roast beef. Dinner includes soup, salad, coffee/tea and dessert for $32 (ages 17 and older). For children ages 6 to 16 the cost is $16, and for children ages 5 and under there is no cost. Payment should be made by check payable to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee and must be received prior to the dinner. Checks should be mailed to Milt Adams, 680 County Route 18, Lake Clear, NY 12945.

All proceeds from the Royalty Dinner benefit the Winter Carnival.

Winter Carnival will take place Feb. 1 to 10.