The 2019 Winter Carnival royalty is, in front, Queen RoseAnn Hickey and King Phil “Bunk” Griffin, and in back from left, Archbishop Mike Navarra, Grand Marshal Melinda Little, Prince Christian Merguia II, Princess Kenadhe Howell and Chamberlain Kathy McHugh. (Photo provided)

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee invites the public to the Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St.

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. and is a free event to welcome the 2020 Winter Carnival grand marshal and royalty. Snacks will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

The Royalty Dinner will follow the reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and is by reservation only. To make a reservation, contact Milt Adams at 518-891-4367. Reservations are required before Jan. 28. There is a cost depending on the age of the attendee. 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.

The dinner will be buffet style including chicken parmesan, smoked pork loin with apple chutney, and cheese ravioli. 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.

All proceeds from the Royalty Dinner benefit the Winter Carnival.

The 2020 Winter Carnival will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 9.