Chloie Sparks of Sequim pushes Charlie Reno, 3, around the rink during the opening hours of the Winter Ice Village in downtown Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Event emcee Tim Tucker introduces guests at the grand opening of the Port Angeles Ice Village. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Singers and drummers from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe perform a song of welcome at the Winter Ice Village. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jim Haguewood offers words of appreciation to sponsors and volunteers in the construction of the Winter Ice Village during the grand opening ceremony. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Santa Claus, portrayed by Port Angeles High School Key Club member Cole Walsh, cuts the ribbon to officially open the skating rink at the Port Angeles Ice Village. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Skaters glide around the ice rink at the Port Angeles Ice Village after the opening ceremony. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)