The Saint Paul Winter Carnival
“The Coolest Celebration on Earth™”
January 22 -February 1, 2009

We’ve highlighted our favorite Saint Paul Winter Carnival events and we hope you will join us!   For a full listing of activities you can log on to www.winter-carnival.com

Listen to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Legend! 

Snow Sculptures:
Friday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 25th  
The Winter Carnival Snow Sculpture Display returns to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds! On Sunday, the Vulcan’s will host a “Fun Day in the Snow” complete with fire truck rides, a snow maze and a kid’s medallion hunt.

Ice Skating Extravaganza at Ice Rink on Washington:
Saturday, January 24th 10am – 2pm
Join us at our free Ice Skating Extravaganza at Ice Rink on Washington!  Skate with several of you favorite radio talent and enjoy winter!  The rink is located next the Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul. 

The Grande Day Parade:
Saturday, January 24 at 2 p.m.
Enjoy spectacular processions of marching bands, floats, royalty and festive folks as they wind their way through downtown Saint Paul. Parades begin at Broadway and proceed down 4th Street. It then curves around Rice Park and ends at 5th Street and Cedar Avenue.

Torchlight Parade:
Saturday, January 31 starting at 6 p.m.
Enjoy spectacular processions of marching bands, floats, royalty and festive folks as they wind their way through downtown Saint Paul. Parades begin at Broadway and proceed down 4th Street. It then curves around Rice Park and ends at 5th Street and Cedar Avenue.

Family Days at Lake Phalen:
Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1,
The newest event to Carnival!  Watch the “Fire & Ice” Sail Boat Racing Competition while enjoying fun family eco-friendly winter activities. 

Live WCCO Radio Broadcast:
February 1st 12pm – 3pm
Join our sister station WCCO Radio with a live brodcast of the Steve Thomson and Eric Nelson “This Week in Hockey” and “WCCO Sports Sunday” shows from Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub on West 7th Street in Saint Paul.

Bring the family and enjoy the “Coolest Celebration On Earth™"

For more information, check out www.winter-carnival.com. 


2009 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Commerative Buttons are on sale now!  See their website for purchasing locations!