Biddeford’s Winterfest 2025 is a hit

Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Biddeford on Saturday for the 13th annual Winterfest celebration. The giant sledding hill on Adams Street was once again a popular attraction, but there were also a lot of other things happening, including tours of the newly renovated City Hall clock tower, dancing and music.

Volunteers from the New Life Church had several tables set up, giving away free donuts, hot chocolate and hats and mittens.

Children also had the opportunity to see the inside of a fire truck, city plow and the police department’s mobile Crime Scene Unit.

Outdoor temperatures remained above freezing, making this year’s celebration even more enjoyable.

Larry Patoine, one of the event’s lead volunteers, said it will take less than four hours for volunteers to remove the giant sledding hill this evening before another winter storm descends on the city

This year’s hill was constructed with snow from the Five Points Shopping Center. Patoine says the snow from the hill will be disposed of near Rotary Park.

Former mayor Alan Casavant, who helped organize the very first Winterfest (La Fete d’ Hiver) in 2012, said he was pleased to see the festival growing in popularity with each passing year.

“This is what community is all about,” Casavant said. “It’s fun just watching so many people having fun.”

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