Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, 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.  Learn more & register to be in the parade here.
  • Parade Route: Parade Route: 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.
  • Location end: Rice Park, stay for the Vulcan Overthrow on the steps of the James J. Hill Library to learn more about the legend of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival
  • Warm Up In Our OFFICIAL WARMING HOUSES- local bars and restaurants that financially support the Saint Paul Winter Carnival through the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation…please visit them often!

 

 

 

The map for the parade route can be found here.

Grand Marshals for the 2025 Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade are coming soon!

Parade applications can be Parade Applications 2025.