Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER, THE SNOW PARK WILL BE CLOSED AS OF 1/30/2024.   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 […]

Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display, Presented by St. Croix Hospice

Landmark Center North Gallery 75 W 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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: […]

Music by Monique Blakey

Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet at Rice Park 109 W. 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Singer-songwriter Monique Blakey hails from Saint Paul and is the niece of the Winter Carnival's King Boreas LXXIV, the late Art Blakey and Prime Minister 2015 Carolyn Blakey. Monique discovered her very large voice at the young age of five. From then on she had pursued a successful career in music. She has competed in […]

Royal Coronation

Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The magic of the 10-day Winter Carnival festival begins with the Royal Coronation, where the new King Boreas – the Mighty Monarch of Ice & Snow, his Royal Guards, Aurora – Queen of the Snows, and the four Wind Princes and Princesses are revealed. Royal Dinner and Royal Coronation Schedule of Events: Friday, January 26, […]

Music by the 70’s Magic Sunshine Band

Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet at Rice Park 109 W. 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival asked for a FUN band so we are bringing you the 70's Magic Sunshine Band! Join us in the heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet to dance the night away! Check out their videos: https://70smagicsunshineband.com/video    

Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest, Presented by PuzzleTwist

Union Depot 214 4th St E, St. Paul , MN, United States

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 […]

Saintly City Cat Show

Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

49th Annual Championship & Household Pet Cat Show January 27-28, 2024  Exhibition Hall, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd - St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 SHOW HOURS:  Check in: 7:30-8:30 a.m.  Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Admission Adults - $10 (discount with a Winter Carnival button), Children & Seniors - […]

Vulcan Reveal

Landmark Center Cortile 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

Come see the 2024 Krewe and Vulcanus Rex LXXXVI get introduced to their adoring fans! WHEN: Saturday, January 27th at 10 am SHARP for approximately 30 minutes WHERE: Landmark Center Cortile, 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN- IMPORTANT NOTE: DOORS OPEN at 9:30 AM

Winter Carnival Orchid Show

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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.  

FREE Metro Transit to Winter Carnival

Thank you to Metro Transit, you can easily download a FREE pass for transportation to and from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! January 27: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalJan27 January 28: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalJan28 February 1:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb1 February 2:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb2 February 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb3  

Curling Open House At Frogtown Curling Club

Frogtown Curling Club 743 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, United States

Want to Try Curling?  Here’s your chance! In partnership with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Frogtown Curling Club instructors will be giving mini-lessons so you can get a taste of curling and learn how to throw a stone, sweeping, and scoring with an opportunity to play a mini game. The lesson lasts about 1 hour […]

2024 King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by Dungarvin

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by Dungarvin 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 […]

Rock The Palace Post Parade Party

317 On Rice Park 317 Washington St., Saint Paul, United States

Come one, Come ALL to the best party around! Celebrate the triumphant return of King Boreas and his Royal Family to his winter playland after the Grande Day Parade! The Order of the Royal Guard of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival present "Rock the Palace Post Parade Party" Come celebrate the "Coolest Celebration on Earth" […]

Mayor’s Cocoa at the Castle

Landmark Center Cortile 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

Kids ad their parents and grandparents! Come to have FREE Cocoa at the Castle hosted by Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and visit with our Royal Family of King Boreas, Aurora Queen of the Snows, and our four Wind Princesses, to name a few! Enjoy a FREE cup of cocoa inside the Landmark Center, also […]