SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – An Upper Peninsula university is set to welcome in spring on Monday with a unique tradition.

For the 51st year, Laker Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie will celebrate spring with the Annual Burning of The Snowman.

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The 12 foot snowman, made of a wire frame, paper mâché, and other recycled paper, will be set ablaze on Monday at 5: 30 p.m. on campus.

The event is open to the public and followed by a reception.

This year’s theme is “letting go of negativity.”