Past Princess Soiree

Coral Bay Ballroom- Mermaid Event Center 2200 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN, United States

When: Friday, January 5th 6pm Doors Open 7pm Program Where: The Mermaid Why: To honor the outgoing 2023 Wind Princesses and a fundraiser for the PPA Price: $55* per person RSVP: Online at www.pastprincess.com by December 22nd *$50 for paid PPA members. RSVPs sent after December 22, 2023 will have a late fee applied.  

Junior Royalty Coronation

Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, United States

Join us as the new 2024 Junior Royalty Court is crowned!   Cost to attend is:  $10.00 with a 2024 Winter Carnival button $15.00 without a button Buttons will be available for purchase at the door. Visiting royalty may attend with 1 chaperone at no charge, please RSVP to juniorroyalty@spfhf.org to confirm space.

Klondike Kate Contest

Inwood Oaks Event Center 484 Inwood Ave N, Oakdale, MN, United States

The 2024 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.  Cost $25. This year's contest will be held at Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale. Purchase Tickets Here    

Annual Queens’ Tea

Royal Golf Club 11455 20th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN, United States

Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Jocelyn O'Neill! 11am Social hour with Cash Bar 12pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Jocelyn's farewell speech, […]

Royal Coronation

Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The magic of the 10-day Winter Carnival festival begins with the Royal Coronation, where the new King Boreas – the Mighty Monarch of Ice & Snow, his Royal Guards, Aurora […]

2024 King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by Dungarvin

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by Dungarvin is our daytime procession down West 7th 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. Parade Route: West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington […]

Klondike Kate Cabaret

The Camp Bar 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN

Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment, you don't want to miss this one! Join us and support the talented Kates as they entertain with stories and song!   Doors open at 5:30pm Purchase tickets here!

2024 East Wind Dinner

White Bear Country Inn 4940 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Please join us in your finest purple garb as we honor the 2023 Euros Lew Vogel and his Lady Kay! Social- 6:00 PM Dinner- 7:00 PM Live & Silent Auction! Tickets are $65 each. RSVP by January 16, 2024 and pay online HERE. When you purchase your tickets, please specify your food selection (Chicken, Steak […]

Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display, Presented by St. Croix Hospice

Landmark Center North Gallery 75 W 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Wonderfully presented by Marilyn DiMartino, this is a complete and varied display of Winter Carnival items throughout the years.  Visit with Marilyn and other volunteers who are very knowledgeable about the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. On display throughout the Winter Carnival at the North Gallery located on the First Floor inside Landmark Center. Open Hours: […]

Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Presented By Blaze Credit Union

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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 to participate.  […]

Overthrow of King Boreas & Fireworks

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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 […]

Vulcan Victory Dance

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The Vulcan Victory Dance is not only one of the largest events of Winter Carnival, but also the Vulcan’s largest fundraiser of the year. The funds go to continuing to aid the Vulcans in bringing merriment and community outreach to the City of Saint Paul and the State of Minnesota. The band this year is […]

Cleaning Out the Attic Online Memorabilia Auction

Want some cool and unique items to add to your collection? Or maybe you want to start collecting Saint Paul Winter Carnival memorabilia…now is your chance. More items are being added too! Click on the link and make a bid today. Auction ends March 9th at 12pm Noon. All proceeds help our nonprofit produce the […]