Unfortunately, most of the ice has melted...Mother Nature played another trick on us this year...but they were beautiful while they lasted! We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025, while the weather allows us! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful […]
Unfortunately, most of the ice has melted...Mother Nature played another trick on us this year...but they were beautiful while they lasted! We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025, while the weather allows us! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful […]
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 […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
Presented by: 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 […]
Mark your calendars for the return of Berners in the Park, Presented by Mairs & Power! The friendly pooches of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities are joining us at Rice Park at 11 am on Kid's and Family Day, Saturday, February 1st. You'll be able to watch these snow-loving animals […]
Unfortunately, most of the ice has melted...Mother Nature played another trick on us this year...but they were beautiful while they lasted! We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025, while the weather allows us! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful […]
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’ […]
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 […]
The 2024 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division, starts on January 28 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 5 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 […]
The 2024 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition starts Thursday, January 25 at 7 pm and ends Saturday, January 27 at 7 pm. Each team will be given 48 suspenseful hours and several blocks of ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition is guided by a strict set of rules, requiring artists […]
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 […]
Come to cheer on the competitors in the first ever Vocal Interpretations (Lip Sync) Competition at the Winter Carnival Main Stage in Rice Park! Presented By:
