Beloved SLC Christmas tradition ends as Avenues' "Frosty" sells decor
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After decades of lighting the Salt Lake Valley with a literal beacon of holiday cheer, Frosty's Winter Wonderland is pulling the plug on its annual Avenues display.
Yes, but: Before it melts away, you can bring its light-up candy canes, drum-wielding nutcrackers and blow-mold Jesuses to your own decked halls.
Driving the news: The homeowners are holding a massive rummage sale 9am-5pm Saturday at 805 E. 18th Ave.
Pro tips: I've been to a few of these sales when Salt Lake's haunters retire or move — and they can turn into a bit of a Black Friday situation, with doorbusters lining up at least an hour early.
- Make sure your Venmo account is functioning, and bring cash as a backup. If you can't pay, someone else will.
- Have a plan to transport larger items, and bring a friend to guard your purchases if you need to make multiple trips.
Touchy-feely: As a fellow over-the-top holiday decorator, I know the only reason to amass this many plastic Santas is to connect with the community during a time of year that's special to you.
- Even when the treasures are animatronic slasher zombies and cemetery fences, sellers get misty.
The other side: Now we'll get to see Frosty's wonders sprinkled around Utah this December, making new neighborhood traditions twinkle.