<p>King and Queen get Ullrfest started.</p>

<p>Folks from St. Anthony Medical Center remind us to stay safe on the slopes this season.</p>

<p>Pirate-Vikings in Breckenridge? Only at Ullrfest...</p>

<p>Ski Butlers dress to impress with their black tie and ski boot combo.</p>

<p>Pyschedelic 60's float gets people in the mood for some nostalgic snow.</p>

<p>Don't mind me...just kayaking down the road wearing a viking helmet...ho hum.</p>

<p>The "Drive2Survive" breast cancer awareness van made its Ullrfest debut in bright pink style.</p>

<p>Ullr himself even made an appearance.</p>

<p>Tebow-mania in full swing, check out this snowcat decked out in the orange and blue.</p>

<p>River rafters and skiers alike pray for more snow this season.</p>

<p>Riding kayaks and kegs down Main Street...oh my!</p>

<p>Revelers getting pumped up for the post-parade bonfire.</p>

<p>Take a load off during the parade...why not.</p>

<p>Nothing says Nordic god of snow and ice and a Norse dragon.</p>

<p>The Occupy Dillon movement is in full support of Ullrfest and midseason snow.</p>

<p>Excuse me...coming through.</p>

<p>Snow Dogs!</p>

<p>One of the largest floats in the parade, this lumbering cardboard ship is actually a small school bus.</p>

<p>Super Bowl Party, don't forget to bring the roadside refreshments.</p>

<p>A giant paper mache Viking leads in the official Breckenridge float to bring the Ullrfest Parade to a close.</p>

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Vail Resorts is bringing winter back in full force! Just sit back, relax...because winter is back! Who else is excited for the 2012-2013 winter season? We know we are :)

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