YEE HAW… Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Cow Folks!!!! You are invited to attend the 2023 West Wind Organization Dinner!! This event is the wildest boot-knocking and 10-gallon-hat-wearing hoedown during Winter Carnival. During our dinner we will say Farewell to our beloved 2022 West Wind Prince Dave Gagnon and his West Wind Princess Shannon Baier and Guard Emma […]
Join us as we thank the 2022 "Notos" Prince of the Southwind, Joey Clark, and his lady Erica for an incredible year and welcome the 2023 "Notos," Prince of the Southwind, Dennis Boe and his Lady Lisa, from the Royal House os Bennett's Chop & Railhouse and Lisa Boe- Homes with Boe at Keller Williams […]
Do you dream of becoming the next Klondike Kate of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival? Potential Kate 2024 candidates (and their significant others) are invited to an informational meeting, during which the Klondike Kate character, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the Kate Contest and the Royal Order of Klondike Kate organization will be discussed.
In our never-ending quest to offer fun and frivolity, as well as song and entertainment, the Klondike Kates are excited to announce our upcoming fall fundraiser, The Kates Want Talent! We aspire to find the most talented subjects in the realm of our fire and ice kings; hence, we are hosting a talent competition. This talent […]
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 House in Saint Paul. Renew or get your membership by then so you don't miss this fun event. The event starts at 10 am with […]
When: Friday, January 5th 6pm Doors Open 7pm Program Where: The Mermaid Why: To honor the outgoing 2023 Wind Princesses and a fundraiser for the PPA Price: $55* per person RSVP: Online at www.pastprincess.com by December 22nd *$50 for paid PPA members. RSVPs sent after December 22, 2023 will have a late fee applied.
The 2024 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Cost $25. This year's contest will be held at Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale. Purchase Tickets Here
Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Jocelyn O'Neill! 11am Social hour with Cash Bar 12pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Jocelyn's farewell speech, fishbowl questions answered by the 2024 Queen of the Snows Candidates, a live dessert auction, and a chance to win a $2,000 gift card to […]
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 […]
Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment, you don't want to miss this one! Join us and support the talented Kates as they entertain with stories and song! Doors open at 5:30pm Purchase tickets here!
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 […]
Please join us in your finest purple garb as we honor the 2023 Euros Lew Vogel and his Lady Kay! Social- 6:00 PM Dinner- 7:00 PM Live & Silent Auction! Tickets are $65 each. RSVP by January 16, 2024 and pay online HERE. When you purchase your tickets, please specify your food selection (Chicken, Steak […]
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 the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. On display throughout the Winter Carnival at the North Gallery located on the First Floor inside Landmark Center. Open Hours: […]
Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Presented by Blaze Credit Union, marking the Vulcans march to overthrow King Boreas and bring summer back to the city of Saint Paul. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate. […]
Immediately following the Torchlight parade, on the steps of the James J. Hill Library near Rice Park. Watch as Vulcanus Rex storms the magnificent "ice" castle and confronts the Royal King's Guard. Upon the good counsel of the Queen, Boreas waves farewell to the people of his winter capitol and Vulcanus once again rules the […]
