2019 Winter Carnival Events
Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp
Saturday, Jan 19 @ 9:00Am – 4:00Pm
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Drop by Vulcan Snow Park to see how the giant snow blocks are created. Better yet, sign up to be a volunteer snow stomper! – Learn More!
Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade
Thursday, Jan 24 @ 5:15PM – 8:00PM
Rice Park
109 4th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55101
The Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade will officially kick off the first day of Carnival, January 24, in downtown Saint Paul. Come early and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at Landmark Center. – Learn More!
Royal Coronation
Friday, Jan 25 @ 5:30PM – 10:00PM
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
The magical journey of King Boreas LXXXIII along with Aurora, Queen of the Snows; the four Winds and Wind Princesses; as well as the Royal Guard begins with the Royal Coronation. A 130+ year old Winter Carnival tradition. – Learn More!
Boreas Parade
Saturday, Jan 26 @ 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Rice Park
109 4th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
During the Grand Day Parade our newly crowned King Boreas will lead his Royal Family and their legions of friends through the streets of Saint Paul. Come out and welcome them and enjoy the dozens of marching bands, floats and other festive folks as they wind down West Seventh Street. – Learn More!
Southwind Social
Saturday, Feb 2 @ 11:30AM
Historic Concord Exchange,
200 Concord Exchange N.
South St Paul, MN 55075
Torchlight Parade
Saturday, Feb 2 @ 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Rice Park
109 4th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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. – Learn More!
Vulcan Overthrow
Saturday, Feb 2 @ 7:30PM – 8:00PM
Rice Park
109 4th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
After the Torchlight parade, follow Vulcanus and his Krewe to the steps of the Saint Paul Library across from Rice Park for the ever-dramatic overthrow, where they will attempt to regain control of the capital.
Fireworks Show
Saturday, Feb 2 @ 8:30PM – 9:00PM
Rice Park
109 4th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Immediately following the Vulcan Overthrow at the Saint Paul Library across from Rice Park.
Vulcan Victory Dance
Saturday, Feb 2 @ 7:30PM – 11:30PM
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Hail the Vulc! Join in the hottest party of the Winter Carnival as Vulcanus Rex again begins his reign! Immediately following the overthrow of Boreas. – Learn More!