Dozens gathered Friday evening to dance on the site of an old downtown Fairbanks monument and celebrate the foundation of what comes next.

Sue Sprinkle, a city council member, was cutting an impromptu jig, while others launched into a basic line dance.

The City Dance event, hosted by Festival Fairbanks, featured an eclectic range of songs curated by DJ Johnny, hot chocolate provided by Fudge Factory, cupcakes, dance, and a few ceremonies.

Small groups of friends, children and families swayed or moved to various songs or chatted around a few braziers.

Julie Jones, the Festival Fairbanks executive director, noted that the former Polaris Building site — now the Starter Block on Lacey Street — will serve as an outdoor ice rink once temperatures consistently dip below freezing.

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