Bitter cold arrives in St. Paul for the Winter Carnival’s final weekend. Forecasters say temperatures might not get above zero all weekend. Carnival organizers decided to shorten Saturday’s Torchlight Parade for the first time since 1996 and may cancel it.
BUNDLE UP
Torchlight Parade – 6 p.m. Saturday. Fireworks at 7:45 p.m., downtown St. Paul.
Dog Sled Rally – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Harriet Island.
Softball on Ice – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake McCarron, Roseville.
WARM UP
Minnesota Hot Dish Tent – Duck in and out of this Harriet Island warming house. Food, drinks, displays and entertainment.
FUN INDOORS
James J. Hill House – Tour the Summit Avenue mansion of a big carnival booster.
Circus Juventas – Shows Saturday and Sunday in the Highland Park big top.
Winter Soul Celebration – Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hallie Q. Brown Center, St. Paul.
IN LOCAL NEWS
Weekend events guide, cold threatens the Torchlight Parade, Treasure Hunt II winners, senior royalty and a look at Saturday’s “skijoring” exhibition.
ONLINE
Find an interactive Harriet Island map, parking and shuttle information, and articles at www.twincities.com.
Copyright 2007 Pioneer Press.
