GLANCE
The 11-day celebration of winter features everything from ice carving and curling to parades and Vulcan hijinks. The fun begins today and continues through Feb. 1. Most events are scheduled in St. Paul.
TODAY
Ice carving competition, 9 a.m., Rice Park
Royal Coronation, 6 p.m. social, 8 p.m. program, RiverCentre
HIGHLIGHTS AHEAD
Winter Carnival Blues Festival, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
King Boreas Grande Day Parade, 2 p.m. Saturday, downtown St. Paul.
Torchlight Parade, 6 p.m. Jan 31, downtown St. Paul.
ONLINE
For schedule of events, parade routes, parking and other carnival info, go to twincities.com/winter.
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