Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Overview
Join the fun of this 10-day festival! Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been held in January and February, except during the years of WWII. The Winter Carnival celebration includes 2 parades, an outdoor bar and food truck festival, a medallion hunt, free and low-cost family activities, ice and snow carvings, live music and appearances from our Royal Family and Vulcan Krewe. Many of the events are held in Rice Park in the heart of Saint Paul. The Royal Family/Vulcan Krewe makes over 300 appearances each year to benefit the Twin Cities Metro Area and to promote Saint Paul and the Winter Carnival.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival, presented by Dungarvin in 2026
The 2026 Saint Paul Winter Festival will be January 22nd - February 1st, 2026. Learn more about this year’s event here.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Saint Paul Winter CarnivalSaint Paul, Minnesota
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