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 and 4th.  St Paul 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

Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Saturday, February 3rd, 5:15 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 and 4th.  Disassembly will continue to Wabasha. St Paul 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
We are thrilled to announce that the Celebrity Grand Marshals for the 2024 Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Presented by Blaze Credit Union are award-winning, Minnesota-based disaster restoration experts and co-owners of Practical Home and Ungerman Inc, Lindsey and Kirsten, the co-hosts of HGTV’s “Renovation 911.” Their show is streaming on MAX, Apple TV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and Discovery+. Lindsey and Kirsten are appearing at the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show on Friday, February 2 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m.
We are also excited to announce that the Media Grand Marshals are Megan Newquist and Matt Belanger of KSTP TV.
HUGE Thanks to Blaze Credit Union for making the parade possible.
  • 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!

Parade Application can be downloaded here.