Fire and Ice in Downtown South Bend for First Friday

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — 11 sculptures of ice are being carved in South Bend as part of Downtown South Bend's First Fridays.

This month’s theme is "Fire and Ice."

There is also fire dancing and fireworks.

“Sometimes we call ourselves the Michiana Ice Carvers Association... we move around different areas. I'm actually from South Bend, this is my hometown,” said Howard Busfield, ice sculpture carver.

If you get cold from watching the ice being carved, there are fireplaces and fire pits around downtown restaurants you can stop and get warm at.

The live carvings go until 8 p.m., and Downtown South Bend staff say there is also a smore's station at the Studebaker Plaza.