Join us as we unveil the commemorative 2024 Winter Carnival buttons designed by Kao Lee Thao on Saturday, December 2nd! This private, members-only unveiling will take place at Mancini's Char […]
Come join and support the Junior Royalty for their Annual Taco Fundraiser. There will be a Silent Auction, Meat Raffle, desserts for sale, and best of all… meet the new candidates!! Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance from a candidate or at the door. Support the Junior Royalty Program with friends […]
Join us as the new 2024 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $10.00 with a 2024 Winter Carnival button $15.00 without a button Buttons will be available for purchase at the door. Visiting royalty may attend with 1 chaperone at no charge, please RSVP to juniorroyalty@spfhf.org to confirm space.
Drop by Vulcan Snow Park to see how the giant snow blocks are created. Better yet, sign up to be a volunteer snow stomper! The Vulcans pack a lot of activity into this day, using some pretty cool machinery. For safety’s sake, visitors are asked to stay well clear of the activity and observe from […]
It's official - the 2024 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is back, better than ever! Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will be an […]
Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park presented by City-County Credit Union, to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 26-28). Finished sculptures remain on display for the duration of the Winter Carnival and are individually lit after dark for a truly special viewing and photography experience. Sculptures are knocked […]
Wonderfully presented by Marilyn DiMartino, this is a complete and varied display of Winter Carnival items throughout the years. Visit with Marilyn and other volunteers who are very knowledgeable about […]
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Then this is the event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! 2024 In-Person Event: Our puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at our NEW location, the Union Depot in Downtown Saint Paul. The Depot has plenty of […]
The Orchid Society of Minnesota's "Winter Carnival Orchid Show" is being held January 27-28. 2024 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN from 10am-4pm. Judging is being held on January 27, 2024 at 7 AM. To learn more, click here.
The King Boreas Grande Day Parade is our daytime procession down West 7th Street featuring dozens of bands, floats and, of course, the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal Family. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate. Parade Route: West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington to 4th Street and […]
Come to the 33rd Annual Vulcan vs. Royal Guard Food Shelf Benefit Hockey Classic, and cheer on the red or the blue! We are excited to raise a lot of money, food and cheers! Please bring a donation of money (preferably) and/or non-perishable food item. Please check the expiration date on the package. Expired items […]
The 2024 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division, starts on January 28 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 6 suspenseful hours and a couple blocks of ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Individual Block Ice Carving Competition is guided by a strict set of rules, requiring artists to utilize […]
Tom Klug is a longtime Saint Paul Winter Carnival ice carver but more importantly, he’s a parent whose child spent time as a patient at Children’s Minnesota’s hospital in Saint Paul. He’s seen the challenges patients and their families can experience in the hospital. Always looking for a way to put a smile on kids’ […]
Join us at the second Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s RONDO NIGHT! Enjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC Rondo artists, businesses and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from local restaurants while learning […]
The Saint Paul Bouncing Team will be holding tryouts on Friday, February 2nd from 6 -9 p.m. in the Landmark Center Cortile. The Saint Paul Bouncing team is a nonprofit […]
