Parades

Parades are a favorite of every festival and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has two to keep you entertained. Visit both of these great parades!

King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Saturday, January 27th, 2 pm

The King Boreas Grande Day Parade is our daytime procession down West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington to 4th Street and disassembly will start at Market on 4th.  All Hotel Guests will be directed to Kellogg and Market for entry and exit Market to 5th 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.  
  • Location start: Smith Avenue, along West 7th Street to 5th Street.  Disperse on St. Peter to Kellogg
  • Location end: Rice Park, enjoy a festive atmosphere as the units stroll through
  • Warm Up In Our OFFICIAL WARMING HOUSES at Mancini’s, Tom Reid’s and Apostle Supper Club!

Grande Day Parade Grand Marshals COMING SOON

 

Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Saturday, February 3rd, 5 pm

Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Presented by Xcel Energy.  The evening parade route starts at West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington to 4th Street and disassembly will start at Market on 4th.  Disassembly will continue to Wabasha. All Hotel Guests will be directed to Kellogg and Market for entry and exit Market to 5th street.by Rice Park. After the parade, follow Vulcanus and his Krewe to the library steps for the ever-dramatic Overthrow of Boreas. The production will be followed by a fantastic fireworks show.

  • Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate.  
  • Spectators are welcome to watch along 5th Street or find a warm place in the skyway system
  • Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate.  
  • Location start: Smith Avenue, along West 7th Street to 5th Street.  Disperse on St. Peter to Kellogg
  • Location end: Rice Park, stay for the Vulcan Overthrow on the library steps to learn more about our legend
  • Fireworks to follow this event in Rice Park

Torchlight Parade Grand Marshals COMING SOON

 

Official Warming Houses COMING SOON