LAKE PLACID — The eighth annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration will take place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Olympic Jumping Complex.
The event is free and open to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Lake Placid.
There will be complimentary food and beverages along with pirate-themed, family-friendly activities, including caricatures by Joe Ferris, virtual reality headsets, face painting, a clown, a photo booth and games.
The celebration also features live music from Triple Axel, with over 40 nonprofit organizations on-site sharing information about their work in the community.
The Olympic Regional Development Authority will offer reduced fares for the Skyride and Sky Flyer at $5 each.
One of the highlights of the event is the announcement of the 2026 Distinguished Volunteers of the Year, individuals recognized for their meaningful contributions to the Lake Placid and North Elba community. Awards are presented in two categories, youth and adult.
The 2026 recipients are Savannah Corrow in the youth category and Georgia Jones in the adult category.
Organizing Committee member Val Rogers emphasized the importance of the event as a moment of collective recognition.
“This celebration is about recognizing the spirit and effort of those who give their time, energy and heart throughout the year,” she said. “It’s a chance for us to step back and appreciate our shared work — the hospitality, the dedication, the pride — we put into this place.
“We’re constantly welcoming others in, but this is our moment to celebrate ourselves.”
Lake Placid Community Day is a joint initiative of the Lake Placid/North Elba Community Development Commission and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.
For more information, visit the Lake Placid Community Day Celebration Facebook page or email lakeplacidcommunityday@gmail.com.