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I visited the First Night preparation at Copley Plaza on New Year's Eve day to see how the ice sculptures were progressing.
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The artists were hard at work shaping and finalizing their creations.
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The news teams were readying their broadcast tent and stage for the evening's celebration.
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Visitors from near and far enjoyed taking pictures with the sculptures in the background.
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Already complete - A fisherman at the wheel.
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Impressive details in the wheel.
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An array of work tools on an ice sculptor's workbench - the clothes iron is an interesting tool!
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A beautiful sailing ship nears completion.
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Seems like anywhere people or sharks gather, the fried dough sellers will always be somewhere nearby. How about some fruit or vegetables, too? Just don't deep fry them...........
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