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January 2019
Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp
Drop by Vulcan Snow Park to see how the giant snow blocks are created. Better yet, sign up to be a volunteer snow stomper! The Vulcans pack a lot of activity into this day, using some pretty cool machinery. For safety’s sake, visitors are asked to stay well clear of the activity and observe from a distance. (But our volunteers get to be right in the middle of the action!) Stomping is a great volunteer opportunity for groups, families, and…
Find out more »Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade
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. The festivities start at 5:15pm with the parade starting promptly at 6pm. - Will meet in the atrium of Landmark Center (75 W 5th Street) at 5:15pm - Parade starts at 6pm - Parade ends at 6:15pm The public is invited to join festival organizers and ambassadors, along with…
Find out more »Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition
Come watch Minnesotan artists brave the elements to create amazing works of art. Better yet, sign up to participate! Each team (with up to three members) starts with a ready-made eight-foot cube of snow and has 2½ days to carve out a sculpture using only hand tools. Stop by often to watch the sculptures take shape and join us around noon on Sunday to vote for your favorite sculpture! Visit mnsnowpark.com/minnesota-state-snow-sculpting-competition for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Snow Sculpture Viewing
Visit Vulcan Snow Park to see some amazing works of art—made out of snow! Sculptures on display include an exhibition sculpture by professional snow artists, Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition entries, Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest entries, and other sculptures, such as those created by students from the Metro Deaf School. Stop by often during the first weekend (January 25-27) to watch the competition and contest sculptures take shape—and vote for your favorite around noon on Sunday! All sculptures are finished…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Giant Snow Slide
The giant snow slide is a Vulcan Snow Park crowd favorite. It puts smiles on thousands of children’s faces, allows adults to relive cherished childhood memories, and brings the community together to have fun. After all, who doesn’t have fun going down a hill on a sled? Measuring 16 feet high and more than 300 feet long, the slide is open daily from the first Friday to the last Sunday of Vulcan Snow Park—weather permitting. Scheduled hours are 5 to…
Find out more »King Boreas Grand Day Parade
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 beginning at the Smith High Bridge and ending at Rice Park. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate. Click here to join the parade Location start: Smith…
Find out more »Vulcan Fun Day
Vulcan Fun Day is a big day at Vulcan Snow Park. Bring the whole family for a day of snowy carnival fun! Zoom down the giant snow slide. Ride a Vulcan fire truck! Meet the Vulcan Krewe and Royal Family. Dig for snowy treasure. Puzzle your way through the snow maze. Climb the snow mountain. Check out the amazing snow sculptures, vote for your favorite, and find out who won! Take the Polar Plunge or watch as other brave souls…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Polar Plunge
Vulcan Snow Park is proud to partner with Special Olympics Minnesota to host two Polar Plunge events. Every Plunge makes a difference for more than 8,100 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Funds raised through the Polar Plunge help to support programs such as Young Athletes, Unified Sports,…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Nighttime Polar Plunge
Vulcan Snow Park is proud to partner with Special Olympics Minnesota to host two Polar Plunge events. Every Plunge makes a difference for more than 8,100 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Funds raised through the Polar Plunge help to support programs such as Young Athletes, Unified Sports,…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 Ledermann Boot Hockey Tournament
Join us for some friendly competition, & participate in one of Minnesota's greatest winter outdoor sports: boot hockey! While no experience is required, participants must be at least 21 years of age or older. We will assign registered players randomly to teams of 5 to 6 people the day of the event.
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