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Table of Contents
Thank you to our Sponsors 2
Introductory Letter, What’s New? 4 - 5
Schedule of Events 6 – 10
Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union 11 - 12
Rice Park: Winter Carnival’s Center Stage 13
Winter Carnival Buttons 14
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt 15
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Parades 16
Winter Carnival Ice Carving Competitions 17
Vulcan Snow Park and Snow Sculpting Competition 18
Securian Winter Run and Kids Skyway Scamper 19
ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition 20
Winter Carnival 3M Educational Program 20
Team USA WinterFest presented by HERSHEY’S 21
Fancy Hotdish Competition presented by Kowalski’s Markets and
hosted by The Lexington 22
Saint Paul Bouncing Team Tryouts 22
A Brief History of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 23
The Royal Legend 24
Vulcanus Rex & His Krewe 25
Klondike Kate 26
The Royal Coronation 27
Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation – Contact Page 28
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Greetings Members of the Media and Friends of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought family-friendly events and community pride to the City of Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. “The Coolest Celebration on Earth™” is managed by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation. The 132nd Saint Paul Winter Carnival is gearing up for another “super” year. The 2018 festival will be held January 25 – February 10, an additional seven days from previous years. We’ll be hosting dozens of FREE events, both traditional favorites and new attractions, to entertain our local supporters and out-of-town visitors. Most events will take place in downtown Saint Paul, in and around Rice Park and Landmark Center, as well as at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Here’s a sampling of some of the new highlights on schedule:
The Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union, the “crown jewel” of the 2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival, will be on display throughout the 17-day festival. Located in Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul, the approximately 70-foot-high glimmering structure is constructed of more than 4,000 blocks of ice and weighs over two million pounds! Each night of Carnival, a “Flip The Switch” lighting ceremony will be held 5:30 p.m. The Ecolab Ice Palace Light Show presented by Xcel Energy will illuminate Rice Park each night at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series on the Spire Credit Union Entertainment Stage will provide live entertainment in Rice Park for 15 days during the festival. From funky disco beats to traditional music representing Cinco de Mayo; country crooners to fun sing-alongs for the whole family; a jazzy afternoon to a purple nighttime tribute to Prince; Rice Park will be the place for great performances.
The Vulcan Snow Park at the State Fairgrounds will be open and ready for play from Friday, January 26 through Sunday, February 11. Once again, it will be the site of the State Snow Sculpting Competition, a giant snow slide, Vulcan Fun Day on January 28, two Vulcan Polar Plunges for Special Olympics (January 28 during the day and February 3 in the evening) and new for 2018 – lawn mower, bar stool ski and kid’s quarter-scale car races, as well as Tow Up Throw Down competitions. MNSnowPark.com
The United States Olympic Committee Team USA’s WinterFest presented by HERSHEY® is bringing the energy and excitement of the 2018 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games to Carnival on Saturday, February 3 adjacent to Rice Park. The tour will feature meet and greets with former Olympians, a Bobsled Boomerang, and a Curling Challenge. Plus, the Hershey®’s S’moresmobile will be a free treat for visitors.
Through January 31, the Little Free Library® nonprofit is holding an “Ice Your Library Contest.” Creative book lovers are encouraged to decorate their neighborhood Little Free Libraries with ice, snow, or other wintry decorations for prizes. littlefreelibrary.org/ice
Looking for an option before watching the Big Game on February 4? Join us in Landmark Center for Ladies Day, a day of shopping from women-owned businesses, fashion shows, designer purse bingo, and a fitness class.
Minnesota’s iconic food, the hotdish, is front and center at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s Fancy Hotdish Challenge presented by Kowalski’s Market and hosted by The Lexington. Wednesday, February 7, seven local restaurants will compete to see who can serve up the best dish of Minnesota comfort food. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at WinterCarnival.com.
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Of course, the signature Winter Carnival events and old favorites are returning. Key dates to remember include:
Parades – each culminating in Rice Park: o Thursday, January 25: Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade sponsored by Vulcan
Community Charities beginning at 6 p.m. o Saturday, January 27: King Boreas Grand Day Parade beginning at 2 p.m. o Saturday, February 10: Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m.
in Lowertown followed by the Vulcan Victory Dance
January 25: The Winter Carnival Ice Carving Contest and ice sculpting in Rice Park begins
Friday, January 26: The Royal Coronation, beginning at 8 p.m. at Saint Paul River Centre
January 26 – February 11: Saint Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Snow Park and Snow Slide; Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition at the State Fairgrounds
Saturday, January 27: Securian Winter Run and the new Kids Skyway Scamper, 9 a.m. start at 6th & Jackson St.
Saturday, January 27 – Winter Carnival Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (new “family” category) and Kids Day in Landmark Center
Tuesday, January 30 – Frozen Family Fun Night in Rice Park featuring “Anna & Elsa” and activities for the whole family.
January 27 & 28: The Autonomous Snow Plow Competition will be held on 4th Street by Rice Park. Witness young geniuses and their robotic creations pave the way.
“The Coolest Celebration on Earth™” is managed by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit membership organization that produces two large festivals a year – Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul. It is a non-profit membership organization which relies on sponsors, fundraisers, donations and our members to support its year-round activities. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is brought to you in partnership with Explore Minnesota. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a founding member of The Great Northern. The Great Northern celebrates winter in Minneapolis and Saint Paul by promoting a positive mindset and healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle and spotlighting iconic Minnesota traditions, including the Winter Carnival, the City of Lakes Loppet, and U.S. Pond Hockey Championships. Its foundational winter experiences and new programming celebrate Minnesota's unique offerings and further enhance the state's reputation as a national destination for winter activity at its best. For an up-to-date calendar of events and the most current information, please visit wintercarnival.com. Images are available at spwc.smugmug.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @StPaulWinter or Instagram @stpaulwintercarnival. Please use the hashtag - #wintercarnival.
We look forward to working with you on telling the great stories of the 2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival! Gratefully, Deb Schaber Molly Mulvehill Steinke Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation Nemer Fieger [email protected], 651-223-7401 [email protected], 612-309-1677
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2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Highlights* January 25 – February 10
Celebrating 132 Years of the Coolest Celebration on Earth™ Schedule of events as of Jan. 21
Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. “The Coolest Celebration on Earth™” is managed by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation. All events listed take place in the City of Saint Paul and are FREE and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. *Schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information and to sign up for updates, please visit www.wintercarnival.com or connect with us on social media:
@StPaulWinter @stpaulwinter @stpaulwintercarnival
Daily Events:
Rice Park – Winter Carnival’s Center Stage Embrace winter in Saint Paul, get outside and enjoy all of the Winter Carnival activities taking place in beautifully festive Rice Park. Check out the Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union behold the artistry of the fantastic ice carvings. Visitors can check out the masterpieces from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
For 15 days of the Winter Carnival, Rice Park will be home to the Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series on the Spire Credit Union Entertainment Stage. From disco to Cinco and country to kids, come and join us for our outdoor concerts. Plus, try a Barefoot wine, mulled wine or beer at the ever-popular Ice Bar.
Vulcan Snow Park and Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Contest at the State Fairgrounds: Jan. 26 – Feb. 11 Organized by the Saint Paul Vulcans, Vulcan Snow Park takes place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Daily attractions include zooming down the giant snow slide, playing on giant snow piles, and viewing snow sculptures. There are also many special events and activities, such as snow sculpting contests, races, Vulcan Fun Day, Polar Plunges, and so much more. Bring your family for winter fun and adventure! MNSnowPark.com
Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt presented by Fury Jeep This legendary hunt for the medallion kicks off with the first poetic clue posted in the Jan. 21 edition of the Pioneer Press and on TwinCities.com. A new clue will be published daily through Feb. 1 or until the medallion is found.
Wells Fargo WinterSkate on Landmark Plaza, 5th Street and Washington Street
Grab your skates (or rent them on-site) and hit the ice with us!
Memorabilia Display presented by Marilyn DiMartino in Landmark Center, north gallery Wonderfully presented by Winter Carnival historian and collector, Marilyn DiMartino, this is a historical and colorful display of Saint Paul Winter Carnival memorabilia from 1886 to the present. Visit with Marilyn and other volunteers and soak in their knowledge about “The Coolest Celebration on Earth™.”
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Day-By-Day Schedule:
Thursday, January 25 4 – 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 – 9 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 6 p.m. Moon Glow Parade sponsored by Vulcan Community Charities Starts at Securian
401 N. Robert Culminates in Rice Park
7 p.m. NEW: Saint Paul Winter Carnival Grand Opening Ceremony Rice Park 7 p.m. Ice Carving Competition: Multi-Block Team Competition Rice Park
presented by Caribou Coffee Begins
Friday, January 26 All Day Ice Carving Competition: Multi-Block Competition Rice Park presented by Caribou Coffee 8 a.m. Vulcan Snow Park – Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Vulcan Snow Park
Contest Begins, Giant Slide opens at 5 p.m. State Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Autonomous Snow Plow Competition Begins 4
th Street by Rice Park
4 – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 – 10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 5 – 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Craft/Vendor Show Doubletree by Hilton Saint Paul 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Will Bauermeister 8 – 10 p.m. - Tim Mahoney 5:30 – 10 p.m. Royal Coronation presented by Western Bank Saint Paul RiverCentre
Saturday, January 27 Until 7 p.m. Ice Carving Competition: Multi-Block Team Competition Rice Park presented by Caribou Coffee 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jigsaw Puzzle Contest – Adult Bracket (8:30 – 10:30 a.m.) Landmark Center Cortile NEW: Family Bracket (10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) 9 a.m. Securian Winter Run 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Securian – 401 N. Robert
11 a.m. NEW: Kids Skyway Scamper 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Autonomous Snow Plow Competition 4
th Street by Rice Park
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saintly City Cat Show Saint Paul RiverCentre 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 10 a.m. Alchemy Fitness in the Park Rice Park 10 a.m. Vulcan Coming Out Surprise Location 10 a.m. King Boreas Winter Triathlon Phalen Golf Course
1615 Phalen Drive East 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Doggie Depot Union Station 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Winter Carnival Craft/ Show Doubletree by Hilton Saint
Paul Downtown, 411 Minnesota St.
Noon – 5 p.m. NEW: Tow Up Throw Down Friends Invitational Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds Noon – 1 p.m. Star Wars Jedi Training Rice Park Noon–10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park Noon–10:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park
3 – 4:30 - Jack & Kitty 6 – 7:45 – Poppa Bear Norton 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. – White Iron Band
1 – 5 p.m. Kids’ Day hosted by Saint Paul YMCA Rice Park & Landmark Center featuring frozen bubble blowing in Rice Park! 1 – 4 p.m. Traditional Hot Chocolate at Saint Paul Hotel Saint Paul Hotel Lobby 2 – 4 p.m. King Boreas Grand Day Parade Starts at Smith Ave/West 7
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Culminates in Rice Park 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Karneval Euro-Tanzparty at the Germanic-American Institute 301 Summit Avenue
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Sunday, January 28
9 a.m. Vulcan Fun Day Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saintly City Cat Show Saint Paul RiverCentre 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Autonomous Snow Plow Final Day of Competition 4
th Street by Rice Park
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series – Rice park
UCare Jazz in the Park 11 – 11:45 a.m. – Saint Paul Jazz Band
Noon – 2 p.m. - Dirty Shorts Brass Band 2:30 – 4 p.m. – Willie Walker and We R
Noon - 4:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park Noon – 1:30 p.m. Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Minnesota Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds
Monday, January 29
4 – 8:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 4 – 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 5 – 8 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 4:30 – 6 p.m. DJ Lucas Melchior and Chris Leblanc Original electronic compositions with laser accompaniment Part of the Landmark to Lowertown Concert Series 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Trainwreck Duet
Tuesday, January 30 4 – 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 – 8:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open 4 – 9 pm NBC Sunday Night Football Bus Tours 4
th Street near Rice Park
5 – 9 p.m. Frozen Family Fun Night featuring “Anna & Elsa” Rice Park Appearances by Super Heroes and Princesses! Skate with Junior Royalty Wells Fargo WinterSkate 5 – 8:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 6 – 8 p.m. - The Bazillions
Wednesday, January 31 4 – 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 –8:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series – Disco Night! Rice Park 6:30 – 9 p.m. - The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band
Thursday, February 1 10 a.m./11:30 a.m. 3M Education Day with Mad Scientist and Ice Palace Tours Landmark Center Auditorium Noon – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park Noon–10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 4 – 11 p.m. Minnesota Made Market presented by Lake + Co. Rice Park 6 – 10 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series - Rice Park Prince Night – Turning the Palace Purple!
5 – 7 p.m. – Paisley Park After Dark DJ Mike Mack 8 - 10 p.m. – Chase & Ovation, Prince Tribute Band
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Friday, February 2 Noon – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park Noon-10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park Noon - 9 p.m. NEW: Minnesota Made Market presented by Lake + Co. Rice Park 5 – 10 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Bryce Hegge 6:45 – 8 p.m. – Rhino Shine 8 – 10 p.m. - Tabah 5:30 – 9 p.m. NEW: Kids Quarter-Scale Car Races Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds 6:30 – 9 p.m. The East Side’s Got Talent: CABARET! Historic Mounds Theatre
1029 Hudson Road 7 p.m. Hot Time in the Park presented by The Vulcans - Rice Park Hot Air Balloon Display
Saturday, February 3 7 a.m. – noon Ledermann Boot Hockey Tourney Wells Fargo WinterSkate 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ice Carving Competition: Artisan and Individual Block Divisions Rice Park 10 a.m.-9 p.m. NEW: Minnesota Made Market presented by Lake + Co. Rice Park 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saint Paul Family Day Presented by Landmark Center and Rice Park
TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON! Noon. – 8 p.m. NEW: Team USA WinterFest presented by HERSHEY’S
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th Street near Rice Park
Featuring Olympic athletes and activities Noon – 7:30 p.m. NEW: Tow Up Throw Down X Competition Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds Noon–10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park Noon–10:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Rockin’ Rusty’s Jamboree
5:30 – 8 p.m. - My Famous Friends 8 – 10 p.m. - G.B. Leighton 6:30 – 8 p.m. NEW: First Ever Nighttime Polar Plunge Vulcan Snow Park for Special Olympics Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Sunday, February 4 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 11 a.m. - Noon Alchemy Fitness Class Landmark Center 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. NEW: Ladies Day - a day of shopping from women-owned Landmark Center
businesses, fashion shows, designer purse bingo, fitness classes 12:30 p.m. Fashion Show 1:30 p.m. Purse Bingo
Noon - 3:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Minnesota Made Market presented by Lake + Co. Rice Park 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Maurice Jacox Trio 1 – 3 p.m. – Detroit Don King Band
Monday, February 5 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Ecolab Ice Palace Viewing Rice Park
Tuesday, February 6 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Ecolab Ice Palace Viewing Rice Park
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Wednesday, February 7 4- 8 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 – 8:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 5 – 9:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series – Country Night Rice Park 5 – 6:30 p.m. - Poppa Bear Norton 7 – 9:30 p.m. - Church of Cash
4 – 7:30 p.m. NEW: Fancy Hotdish Challenge presented by Kowalski’s The Lexington Markets and hosted by The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave.
Thursday, February 8 4 - 9 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 4 – 8:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 5 – 9 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series – Rice Park
Cinco de Mayo Night! 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Rice & Beans 7 – 9 p.m. – Chico Chavez
Friday, February 9 4 – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Klondike Kate’s Artic Sizzle Lunch & Show Camp Bar, 490 Robert St N 6 p.m. Freeze Your Bags Off – Bean Bag Tournament Rice Park 4 – 10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park 6 – 9 p.m. Saint Paul Bouncing Team Tryouts Landmark Center 5 –10:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series Rice Park 6 – 8 p.m. – Todd Hurst 8:45 – 10:15 p.m. – High Octane
Saturday, February 10 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Winter Carnival Program Hours Rice Park 10 a.m. Alchemy Fitness in the Park Rice Park Noon – 7:30 p.m. NEW: Tow Up Throw Down Professional/Amateur Invitational Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds Noon–10:30 p.m. Ice Bar is open Rice Park Noon–10:30 p.m. Not Your Father’s Music Series Rice Park 4 – 5:30 p.m. - Dirty Shorts Brass Band 8:15 – 10:30 p.m. - The 4onthefloor 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Star Wars Jedi Training Rice Park 2 – 3 p.m. Superhero Training Rice Park 3 p.m. Freeze Your Bags Off – Bean Bag Tournament Rice Park 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade Starts at 5
th & Wacouta
Culminates in Rice Park 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. NEW: Lawn Mower Races Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds 7 – 10 p.m. Barstool Ski Race Qualifier Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds 8 p.m. The Overthrow of Boreas Library Steps near Rice Park Approx. 8:15 p.m. Winter Carnival Fireworks Display presented by The Vulcans Near Rice Park 8:30 p.m. Vulcan Victory Dance InterContinental Saint Paul
Riverfront, 11 E. Kellogg
Sunday, February 11 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Ecolab Ice Palace Viewing Rice Park Noon – 2 p.m. NEW: Lawn Mower Races Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds Noon NEW: Barstool Ski Race Finals Vulcan Snow Park State Fairgrounds
*Schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information and complete listing of events, please visit wintercarnival.com.
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Nightly “Flip The Switch” Lighting Ceremonies and Light Shows presented by Xcel Energy
Since the first Saint Paul Winter Carnival in 1886, ice palaces have served as a sparkling symbol of the festival. The 2018 Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union, the 37th in Carnival’s history, is the crown jewel of this year’s “Coolest Celebration on Earth™.” Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul in Rice Park, this spectacular structure stands 70-feet tall, consists of more than 4,000 ice blocks and weighs over two million pounds! This stunning palace became a reality through the wondrous efforts of the Saint Paul community. With the guidance of the Ice Palace Committee, enthusiasm and funds were raised through corporate donations and a “Buy a Block” crowd-funding initiative. The Cunningham Group, which has a long history of creating Winter Carnival Ice Palaces, designed this year’s “super” structure. Harvesting of the ice blocks began on Green Lake in Spicer, Minn. in early January. Work continued round-the-clock and hand-in-glove in time for its debut on January 25 thanks to the tremendous teamwork of Park Construction and the Saint Paul Building Trades Construction Unions. Each night of Carnival, a “Flip The Switch” lighting ceremony will be held 5:30 p.m. The Ecolab Ice Palace Light Show presented by Xcel Energy will illuminate Rice Park each night at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. “Saint Paul is a stronger community when we find extraordinary ways to bring people together to celebrate what connects us,” said Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. “The Winter Carnival and the Ecolab Ice Palace sends the message to people across our city and the entire region that we embrace and celebrate winter.” To show your support for the Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union, you can “Buy a Block” by visiting wintercarnival.com or purchase a commemorative button (while they last!) for $10 at the merchandise stand in Rice Park. For more on the history of Winter Carnival Ice Palaces, visit wintercarnival.com/events/ice-palaces/.
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RICE PARK: WINTER CARNIVAL’S CENTER STAGE
Featuring The Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series on the Spire Credit Union Entertainment Stage
Once again, the Capital City’s historic Rice Park will act as center stage for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Dozens of popular Minnesota-based bands will entertain Carnival-goers by providing a variety of musical genres as part of the Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series on the Spire Credit Union Entertainment Stage.
Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to get outside, embrace winter and enjoy the music. While in Rice Park, you can also take in the Ecolab Ice Palace, creations of the ever-sparkly Ice Carving Competition; try a tasty beverage at the ice bars; observe the final lap of one of Carnival’s three festive parades; and a variety of other wintry activities.
Here are some highlights for the 2018 Not Your Father’s Winter Carnival Music Series on the Spire Credit Union entertainment stage in Rice Park. For a full musical lineup, please visit wintercarnival.com.
Thursday, January 25 132nd Saint Paul Winter Carnival Grand Opening Ceremony 6 – 8 p.m. Join us as we kick-off the 2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The annual Moon Glow
Pedestrian Parade will begin at Securian Center at 6 p.m. and culminate shortly thereafter in Rice Park. Once everyone has arrived in Rice Park, the Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union will be illuminated for the first time!
Friday, Jan. 26 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Will Bauermeister 8 – 10 p.m. Tim Mahoney
Saturday, Jan. 27 Grand Day in the Park 3 – 4:30 p.m. Jack & Kitty 6 – 7:45 p.m. Thrillbillies 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. White Iron Band
Sunday, Jan. 28 UCare Jazz in the Park 11 – 11:35 a.m. Saint Paul Jazz Band Noon – 2 p.m. Dirty Shorts Brass Band 2:30 – 4 p.m. Willy Walker and We R
Monday, Jan. 29 4:30 – 6 p.m. DJ Light Show 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Trainwreck Duet
Tuesday, Jan. 30 Frozen Family Fun Night 6 – 8 p.m. The Bazillions
Wednesday, Jan. 31 Disco Night 6:30 – 9 p.m. The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band
Thursday, Feb. 1 Prince Tribute Night 5 – 7 p.m. Paisley Park DJ 8 – 10 p.m. Chase & Ovation
Friday, Feb. 2 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bryce Hegge 6:45 – 8 p.m. Rhino Shrine 8 – 10 p.m. Tabah
Saturday, Feb. 3 1 – 2 p.m. Local Community Band 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Rockin’ Rusty’s Jamboree 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Local Community Band 5 – 7:30 p.m. My Famous Friends 8 – 10 p.m. GB Leighton
Sunday, Feb. 4 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Maurice Jacox Trio 1 – 3 p.m. Detroit Don King Band
Wednesday, Feb. 7 Country Night 5 – 6:30 p.m. Poppa Bear Norton 7 – 9:30 p.m. Church of Cash
Thursday, Feb. 8 Cinco de Mayo Night 5 – 6:30 p.m. Rice & Beans 7 – 9 p.m. Chico Chavez
Friday, Feb. 9 6 – 8 p.m. Todd Hurst 8:45 – 10:15 p.m. High Octane
Saturday, Feb. 10 2 – 3 p.m. Superhero Training 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Star Wars Jedi Training 4 - 5:30 p.m. Dirty Shorts Brass Band 8:15 – 10:30 p.m. The 4onthefloor
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2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Buttons
New: Commemorative Ecolab Ice Palace Button
Help support the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation continue to produce and manage the “Coolest Celebration on Earth™” by purchasing a Saint Paul Winter Carnival button. Sales of the Winter Carnival buttons are the organization’s largest fundraiser. The buttons, designed by John Kocon of Ham Lake, Minn., depict the City of Saint Paul skyline, a festive image of State of Minnesota, the Kings of the Winter Carnival, and two football helmets in recognition of the “Big Game.” Sale of the buttons is the largest fundraiser for the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation, managers and producers of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. The button card includes a registration form to enter the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt with the opportunity to win up to $10,000. Additional register-to-win prizes include $1,000 in cash; tickets to Walt Disney World, the Minnesota Wild, and the Minnesota Timberwolves; passes to Running Aces; and a ski-and-stay package from Giants Ridge. It also contains valuable coupons from local businesses. Prices are $5 for one and $19 for the collector’s pack of all four images. These collectible badges are available at participating CUB Stores, SuperAmerica, on the Winter Carnival website and at other area retailers. For locations, visit wintercarnival.com/buttons/. Buttons will also be sold at our merchandise station in Rice Park and by roaming “tax collectors” at various events. New this year – a commemorative button for the Ecolab Ice Palace presented by Spire Credit Union. Get your souvenir online or at our merchandise booth in Rice Park.
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The eagerly awaited 2018 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, presented by Fury Jeep, will begin with publication of the first clue in Pioneer Press editions of Sunday, Jan. 21, and on TwinCities.com, the digital home of the hunt. The hunt challenges readers to solve daily clues and be the first to find a medallion hidden on public land in Ramsey County. This year’s successful hunter could win up to $10,000. A new clue will be published daily through Thursday, Feb. 1, unless the medallion is found before that date. The finder of the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion must promptly return it to the Pioneer Press’ office located at 10 River Park Plaza in St. Paul to qualify for the $2,500 initial cash prize. The finder can win an additional $2,500 for bringing in all of the published daily clues, clipped or copied from the Pioneer Press or printed from TwinCities.com, and providing them along with the found medallion. The Pioneer Press also will award an additional $5,000 to the finder if he or she is a registered 2018 Winter Carnival Button owner and has mailed an official entry form postmarked by Friday, Jan. 19, delivered it to the Winter Carnival office, or has registered online at wintercarnival.com by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 19. Complete rules are at TwinCities.com/treasurehunt.
The Treasure Hunt Hot Line (651-228-5547) will state the current status of the hunt and verify that the hunt is over after the official winner has been confirmed. Follow the action on Twitter (search #pphunt) and at www.Facebook.com/PPtreasurehunt.
For media inquiries regarding the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt, please contact: Patricia Effenberger, [email protected], 651-228-5016 Pioneer Press, 10 River Park Plaza, St. Paul, MN 55101
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2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Parades
Moon Glow Parade sponsored by Vulcan Community Charities
Thursday, January 25 at 6 p.m.
King Boreas Day Parade Saturday, January 27 at 2 p.m.
Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade Saturday, February 10 at 5:30 p.m.
The Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade sponsored by Vulcan Community Charities will officially kick off the first day of the 2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival (January 25) in downtown Saint Paul. The public is welcome to join festival organizers and ambassadors, along with neighbors, local business leaders and dignitaries on a cool winter walk from the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce offices (401 Robert Street) to Rice Park. Walkers, most with luminaries in hand to light the way, will be greeted at Rice Park by several tethered and illuminated hot air balloon baskets.
On Saturday, January 27, our newly crowned King Boreas will lead his Royal Family and their legions of friends in the daytime King Boreas Day Parade. Come out and welcome them and enjoy the dozens of marching bands, floats and other festive folks as they wind down West Seventh Street beginning at the Smith High Bridge to Rice Park.
Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade on Saturday, February 10. The evening parade route starts at 5th and Wacouta then travels westbound down 5th Street to Washington Avenue to 4th Street ending at Saint Peter.
After the parade, follow Rex and his Krewe to the steps of the Saint Paul Library across from Rice Park for the ever-dramatic Overthrow of Boreas. The production will be followed by a fantastic fireworks show presented by The Vulcans.
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Winter Carnival Ice Carving Competitions
Beginning Jan. 25 in Rice Park
One of Winter Carnival’s signature and most photographed events, the Ice Carving Competition returns to add sparkle to Rice Park. The public is welcome to observe the teams and individuals transform huge blocks of ice and turn them into beautiful masterpieces. In-progress and completed creations will be on view throughout the Winter Carnival. Using an array of traditional and non-traditional art tools (did you know a hot clothes iron makes ice clear and smooth?); the artists will compete for prizes and bragging rights.
Both team and individual competitions are guided by a strict set of rules, requiring artists to utilize their best creative thinking. Additionally, competitor’s sculptures must be consistent with a sketch that was proposed. Judging criteria also includes originality, attention to detail, technical difficulty and the utilization of the ice.
Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition presented by Caribou Coffee: Thursday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 27 Each contestant or team will be given 48 hours and 20 blocks of ice sized approximately 40” x 20” x 10”. Finished carvings must be no more than 12’ above the ground and no wider than 12’ by 10’. This year’s competition will begin at 7 p.m. on January 25 and will end at 7 p.m. on January 27. Judging will take place immediately following completion of the contest.
Individual Artisanal & Professional: Saturday, Feb. 3
Each individual competitor, both professional and artisans, will receive 1.5 - 2, 10” x 20” x 40” blocks of ice to turn into their own dazzling display of skilled artistry. As a timed challenge, sculptors will begin no earlier than 9 a.m. The pros will need to complete their work by 2 p.m. for judging and the artisans have until 3 p.m.
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Vulcan Snow Park: Snow Sculpting, Sliding, Racing and Plunging
Organized by the Saint Paul Vulcans, Vulcan Snow Park takes place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival from January 25 through February 11. Vulcan Snow Park features lots of great activities for all ages. Daily attractions include viewing snow sculptures and zooming down the giant 16-feet high snow slide. In addition to the family fun, some serious artistry will take place during the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition. The competition will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 and continue until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. Eighteen three-member teams will transform 8′ x 8′ x 8′ blocks of snow into wintry masterpieces using only hand tools. The winning team receives $1,000, a trophy, and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the National Snow Sculpting Competition at Lake Geneva, Wisc.
New this year: o Kids Quarter-Scale Car Races on Friday, Feb. 2 o Barstool Races on Friday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 11 o Lawn Mower Races on Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11
Another new attraction for 2018: Limitless Life Entertainment is bringing a thrilling new visual experience to Vulcan Snow Park on each of the three Saturdays of Carnival: The Tow Up Throw Down shred series. Participating snowboarders, skiers, and snowskaters are towed up the hill and thrown down again by bungee so they can showcase their moves through terrain features in a jam format competition.
Vulcan Fun Day is Sunday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the whole family to see the artists put the finishing touches on their snow sculptures, vote for your favorite creation, hop aboard a Vulcan fire truck, and slip down the giant slide.
Another truly cool component to Vulcans Snow Park is the not one, but TWO Polar Plunges. The Vulcs are delighted to host these fundraisers for Special Olympics Minnesota. The first will be in the daytime during Vulcan Fun Day on Jan. 28 at noon. The other will be at night – a first! – on Saturday, sign up and participate, please visit plungemn.org/events/snow-park/. Vulcan Fun Day on Jan. 28 at noon. The other will be at night – a first! – on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will dip in a Vulcan-made pond at the Vulcan Snow Park. To sign up and participate, please visit plungemn.org/events/snow-park/ or www.plungemn.org/events/vulcan-night-plunge/.
Thanks to generous partners, admission to Vulcan Snow Park is free, as is parking around the Fairgrounds. A minimal fee of $2 will be charged per slide to benefit next year’s Vulcan Snow Park. Sincere gratitude to Green Acres, City & Country Credit Union, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and the numerous volunteers that make Vulcan Snow Park possible.
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Saturday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m.
Beginning at Securian Center at 6th & Jackson Streets
New Kids Skyway Scamper
It will be perfect weather for the 33rd annual Securian Winter Run! Embrace the frozen tundra we call home, while enjoying the charm of Saint Paul and magnificent Mississippi. The event features three races: the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, all of which are USATF certified. Plus, the half-marathon is an official Wave 1 Qualifier for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and has been selected for the MDRA Grand Prix Series. All races will start just outside of Securian Center on the corner of Sixth and Jackson Streets and winds through scenic city neighborhoods. The starting gun for the Half Marathon will go off Saturday, January 27 at 9 a.m., while the 5K and 10K races will begin just minutes later. Proceeds from the Securian Winter Run benefit Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, producer of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. New this year to the Securian Winter Run – the Kids Skyway Scamper! Youngsters can partake in an indoor urban adventure for a good cause – a kids-only course winding through Saint Paul skyways. Kids ages 10 and under will take a trot on routes suited for their age group. Frostbite, Securian’s friendly mascot, will join racers and spectators inside and be ready for photo opps and high-fives. Volunteers will be at each twist and turn to cheer, and to keep kids safe and on-course. Proceeds from the Kids' Skyway Scamper benefit the children and families served by the Conway Community Center, supported by the Sanneh Foundation.
For more information and pre-registration for any of the three races, visit securian.com/ SecurianWinterRun.
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Seventh Annual ION Autonomous Snowplow Competition
West 4th Street - Between Rice Park and the Saint Paul Public Library
Saturday, January 27 through Sunday, January 28
The Institute of Navigation (ION) Satellite Division, North Star Section, is hosting the eighth annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
The objectives of the competition include encouraging students and individuals to utilize the state of the art in navigation and control technologies to rapidly, accurately and safely clear a path of snow. All vehicles must operate without human control.
This year’s competition will feature student teams from throughout the United States, including Case Western Reserve University, Dunwoody College of Technology, Iowa State University, Marquette University, North Dakota State University, University of Michigan (Dearborn), and University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. It is sure to be competitive!
Competition Schedule: Saturday, January 27 – First Day of Competition, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, January 28 – Final Day of Competition, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information, visit autosnowplow.com.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival 3M Education Day
Featuring Mad Scientist & Ice Palace Tours
Landmark Center Auditorium – Thursday, February 1 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival prides itself in providing fun and educational programs for children during and after the run of the Carnival. This event is for students and not open to the public, however your coverage is welcome.
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Team USA WinterFest presented by HERSHEY’S
West 4th Street - Between Rice Park and the Saint Paul Public Library
Saturday, February 3 from noon – 8 p.m. The Team USA WinterFest presented by HERSHEY’S is a multi-stop festival crisscrossing the country bring the energy and excitement of the Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 to Team USA fans around the globe. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is pleased to host this sweet experience on 4th Street adjacent to Rice Park near the Saint Paul Public Library on Saturday, February 3 from noon – 8 p.m. Highlights will include:
o Meet and greet sessions with Team USA athletes scheduled to include Jeremy Bloom, Meryl Davis, Charlie White and Vonetta Flowers;
o Full-size samples from the HERSHEY’S S’moresmobile; o Team USA Bobsled Boomerang presented by HERSHEY’S; o Team USA Social Truck presented by OREO with multiple interactive stations; o Team USA Curling Challenge presented by OREO; o and Samsung Virtual Reality powered by Samsung.
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Fancy Hotdish Challenge
presented by Kowalski’s Markets and hosted by The Lexington
Wednesday, February 7 at The Lexington, 1096 Grand Avenue in Saint Paul
Minnesota’s iconic comfort food, the hotdish, will be front and center at one of our state’s iconic restaurants, The Lexington. Join us for Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s Fancy Hotdish Challenge presented by Kowalski’s Markets and hosted by The Lexington on Wednesday, February 7 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. when seven local restaurants will compete to see who serves up the best hotdish. Participating restaurants include: The Lexington, Red Cow, Revival, Joan’s in the Park, St. Paul Grill, Pajarito, and Saint Dinette. Guests will enjoy two complimentary glasses of wine as they sample all seven hotdishes and vote for their favorite. An esteemed panel of judges will also select their favorite to be crowned Fanciest Hotdish. The judging roster includes “Blue Ribbon Baker” Marjorie Johnson, Pioneer Press food writer Jess Fleming, Chef Jack Riebel of The Lexington, and members of Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at thelexmn.com.
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A Brief History of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area.
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is the oldest winter festival in the United States. It predates the Tournament of Roses Festival by two years.
Several Eastern newspaper correspondents kindled the start of the Winter Carnival by visiting Saint Paul in the fall of 1885 and returning home to report that Minnesota, in general, was another Siberia, unfit for human habitation.
A group of business owners decided to retaliate by creating a wintertime festival which would showcase all the beauty of Minnesota winters. They worked with the City of Montreal which already had a winter carnival in place. Due to a small pox epidemic which suspended the 1886 Montreal Festival, Saint Paul lured Alexander Hutchinson, the designer of Montreal’s ice palaces in 1883, 1884, and 1885 to blueprint Saint Paul’s first ice castle. The castle was constructed on February 1, 1886 at a cost of $5,210 with a height of 106 feet. A comparison to this first castle is the Pepsi Palace of 1992 with a cost of $1,900,000 and a height of 165 feet (a Guinness record).
As with the concept of the Montreal Festival, the legend and other activities were also adapted. Montreal’s Ice King accompanied by Queen Aurora. The Saint Paul characters in turn became King Boreas and the Queen of the Snows. The mischievous Vulcan and his red-caped Krewe were created from the Germanic tradition of the energy and disruption which springtime brings to the final days of winter.
The Winter Carnival Legend itself was initially written down by newspaper columnist Fran
Madden in 1937 and has been updated and revised ever since.
Today, King Boreas and the Queen of the Snows rule over approximately 21 members of the Royal Family including Boreas’s four brothers Titan, Euros, Zephyrus and Notos along with their four princesses, the Prime Minister and up to ten Royal Guards.
The culmination of the Winter Carnival is the dethroning of Boreas by the Vulcan Krewe. The Royal Family and Vulcan Krewe are made up of volunteers that make over 400
appearances during the year to local and national festivals, nursing homes, schools and hospitals on behalf of the Winter Carnival and the City of Saint Paul.
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is produced by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation and is funded by private donations and corporate contributions. The Board of Directors, supported by hundreds of corporate and individual members, employs a full time staff to help plan this community celebration.
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~The Royal Legend ~
As the "King of the Winds," Boreas assigned to each of his brothers a permanent grant of great force and power. To Titan was assigned the blustery North Wind. To Euros was granted control of the irresponsible East Wind. To Zephyrus was given custody of the bountiful West Wind. To Notos was presented the balmy but unstable South Wind. The brothers cavorted gaily over land and sea. Boreas, while on his extensive travels, came upon a winter paradise known as Minnesota. He paused to behold the enchanting beauty of a magnificent group of seven gently sloping hills in whose embrace nestled a beautiful city. Boreas whistled in sheer ecstasy, "Historic Saint Paul and her seven hills! An ideal place.I will make Saint Paul the capitol of all my domains. It will henceforth be emblazoned to the world as the winter playground of the Realm of Boreas."
Meanwhile, Vulcanus Rex, the god of Fire, and the implacable enemy of Boreas, crackled in defiant disdain. "By the great sword of Mars I will temper the blusterings of Boreas with the heat and roar of my forces." He was tireless in his bitter resistance to all the festivities of Boreas.
Undaunted, Boreas proclaimed a celebration in the spirit of gay Carnival. "So be it!" shouted Boreas, "There will be a Carnival in old Saint Paul!" Boreas selected a Prime Minister to coordinate preparations in all the Principalities, Provinces and Royal Houses within the realm of Saint Paul.
And so, for ten glorious days, there was Carnival and joyous celebration in Saint Paul -- feasting, dancing, fun and frolic reigned over by Boreas and the Queen of Snows, the fairest maiden of the realm, along with the four Winds, who were each accompanied by a lovely Princess from the realm of Boreas.
Klondike Kate, a lady of song and merriment, added her sassy but enchanting voice to the festivities by singing songs of desire and sentiment.
Senior King Winter, Queen of the Northlands, and their court contributed goodwill and wisdom, while Junior King Frost and Queen of the Snowflakes with their court add youthful exuberance to the festival.
On the final day of celebration, Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe stormed the magnificent ice castle and confronted the King's Guard. Upon the good counsel of the Queen, Boreas bade farewell to the people of his winter capitol in the interest of peace and goodwill, and returned to dwell among the gods of Olympus.
Boreas and his court looked forward to the time when summer's warmth would once again relinquish its hold on the realm and the frosty atmosphere of winter would prevail.
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Vulcanus Rex and the Vulcan Krewe
When the Saint Paul Winter Carnival was born in 1886, so did the legend and spirit of the Vulcans with the very first Fire King, Colonel Delos A. Monfort. For the first nine years of Carnival, the Fire King battled alone, without the now legendary Vulcan Krewe.
In 1940, the legend of the Vulcans changed forever when E.R. Reiff was chosen as Vulcanus Rex VI. The new Fire King chose a Krewe of six men to help him chase Boreas and his wintry ways out of town and gave all six Krewe members specific names. Rex VI also designed the basic running suit still worn today: a hat, running suit, cape, boots, gloves, goggles, and of course - grease.
In 1970, Vulcanus Rex XXXIII Joe Rogers added and named a seventh member of the Krewe. The Krewe includes Baron Hot Sparkus, Grand Duke Fertilious, Count of Ashes, Count Embrious, Duke of Klinker, General Flameous, and the Prince of Soot. These names each have their own meaning and role, and are still represented at each year’s Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
The Vulcan Knighting Ceremony has been around for almost 60 years. A knighting ceremony usually consists of a “title” being bestowed, and a certificate being presented, making it a title and occasion to never be forgotten. The title given usually reflects the individual’s special contribution to a community, company, club, organization, or family.
The present fire engine being used by the Krewe is “Luverne,” a 1932 model named for the town where the engine was built, Luverne, Minn. It is believed to be the only of its type left. The City of Saint Paul let the Krewe begin using this engine in the late 1950s and have had to replace nearly everything but the frame over the years.
In 1958, Fire & Brimstone was formed and has since been run by a board of directors that is elected at their annual meeting. The board’s main objective is assisting the Council of Fire Kings put a new Krewe out each year, as well as planning many activities and events for members and their families throughout the year.
Vulcan Victory Dance – The Hottest Party of the Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Blvd. in Saint Paul To be held immediately following the Overthrow of Boreas
Featuring music by Arch Allies covering the music of Journey, Styx, REO, Boston and Bon Jovi. Tickets are $20 in advance online or $25 at the door. Tables are available. Email [email protected]
For information and advance tickets, please visit vulcanvictorydance.com.
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The Klondike Kates – The Ladies of Song & Merriment
She had beauty and charm, and she struck it rich in the Gold Rush of 1898 as the most famous dance hall girl in the north. She so charmed the legions of miners that they showered her with gold dust and nuggets, nicknaming her "Klondike Kate."
In 1971, a contest was initiated for choosing a new Kate each year, but she became so in demand that a group was formed to fulfill more performances. She has since become Saint Paul's mistress of fun, frivolity, and good fellowship, and her role in the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Legend is to bring song, fun, and merriment to all activities.
Today, the Klondike Kates make over 100 appearances each year, including singing live on their award-winning float in summer parades and many other engagements, all while working full time jobs.
Their statement of purpose reads "...to promote, enhance, and maintain a positive image, reputation and public perception of the legend of Klondike Kate." They are a "sisterhood" of women who love to perform and, by their very presence, provide an open-arm welcome to Saint Paul visitors and locals alike.
Klondike Kate Winter Carnival Cabaret & Rock The Palace
One Ticket for Two Events! Saturday, Jan. 27 – Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Promenade Ballroom at The Saint Paul Hotel – 350 Market Street, Saint Paul The Klondike Kates will perform at 6:30 p.m. and the Bad Girlfriends start at 9 p.m.
Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Klondike Kate Arctic Sizzle (Luncheon and Cabaret) Traditional Minnesota Hot Dishes to be served.
Friday, Feb. 9 - Doors open at 11 a.m. The Camp Bar
490 Robert Street, Saint Paul Advance ticket purchase preferred. Tickets are $25 per person and $30 at the door.
For tickets and more information, visit klondikekates.org or call the Klondike Kate hotline at 651-289-KATE.
2018 Klondike Kate Natalia Hemingway – photo by Darrin Johnson
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The Royal Coronation
presented by Western Bank
Friday, Jan. 26 from 5:30 – 10 p.m. at the Saint Paul RiverCentre
The Royal Coronation presented by Western Bank is the gala event production where the members of the 2018 Royal Family are announced. The magical journey of King Boreas along with Aurora, Queen of the Snows; the four Winds and Wind Princesses; as well as the Royal Guard will begin here.
Once again, the Royal Coronation will be held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Grande Ballroom on Friday, Jan. 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a social, followed by dinner and then the program.
The public is welcome to attend the Royal Coronation portion of the evening which is expected to begin at 8 p.m. Public admission is $15 with a 2018 Saint Paul Winter Carnival button. Limited seating will be available on a first come, first serve bases.
A Welcoming Reception for the newly crowned Winter Carnival Royalty will be held immediately following (approximately 10 p.m.) at The Saint Paul RiverCentre. This reception is free and open to the public with a Winter Carnival button.
2017 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family - Photo by Darrin Johnson
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Contact Information
Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation
Proud Producer of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul
429 Landmark Center
75 W Fifth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102
Main: 651-223-4700
Fax: 651-223-4707 [email protected]
wintercarnival.com
Deb Schaber
President/CEO
[email protected] 651-223-7401
Jen Tamburo
Chair, Board of Directors
651-216-5757
Alyssa Olson
Events Manager [email protected]
651-223-7406
Molly Mulvehill Steinke Publicist, Nemer Fieger [email protected]
Office: 952-278-3142
Cell: 612-309-1677
IRS Tax Exempt 501 (c) 3
Federal ID Number 41-1746052
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Mission Statement
To foster a sense of community pride, belonging and connectedness by celebrating
Saint Paul’s unique history and emerging heritage through fun and educational experiences.
