PRE-CARNIVAL EVENTS
Fire & Ice: A Winter Carnival Art Show, through Feb. 19: A special exhibition of creations from more than 75 local artists. AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St.
MULTI-DATE WINTER CARNIVAL EVENTS
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Carvings: Multi-block carving starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, and runs through 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Individual Ice Carving Artisanal Division competition is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Individual Ice Carving Professional Division is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Individual Ice Carving Chef’s Division competition is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. In progress and finished carvings may be viewed throughout the Winter Carnival. Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St.
Saintly City Cat Show, Jan. 28-29: More than 200 cats from the United States and Canada will compete for the title of “Best Cat.” The King and Queen will be “caped” on Sunday afternoon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. St. Paul Paul RiverCentre, Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd.; $4 adults, $3 children and seniors at the door.
Vulcans Snow Park and Slide, Jan. 27-Feb. 5: Organized by the St. Paul Vulcans, the snow park features snow sculptures and a giant snow slide. Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave.; MNSnowPark.com.
Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition: Starts 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, through 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Sculpture viewing begins 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave.; MNSnowPark.com.
Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series: Free live musical entertainment outdoors on the Treasure Island Entertainment Stage in Rice Park, including Charlie Parr, White Iron Band, Koo Koo Kangaroo. Visit WinterCarnival.com for the most current schedule. Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St.
Winter Carnival Ice Bars: Serving Pabst, Not Your Father’s Root Beer and Summit beer, as well as Cannon River Winery featuring King Boreas White, Vulcan’s Revenge Red and, new this year — hot mulled wine. 5-8 p.m. Jan. 26, Feb. 1-2; 5-9:30 p.m. Jan. 27; noon-10 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4; noon-3:30 p.m. Jan. 29; 5-10 p.m. Feb. 3. Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St.
The Frozen Film Festival, Feb. 1-4: Feature length, short, documentary and works produced by students. F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium at Landmark Center and the TPT Street Space; STPFF.com.
Autonomous Snowplow Competition: Seventh annual competition showcases the work of eight schools. Students and individuals use state-of-the-art navigation and control technologies to rapidly, accurately and safely clear a path of snow. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 28-29; Rice Park; autosnowplow.com.
DAILY EVENTS
Winter Carnival Wonderland in Rice Park: Free entertainment, ice carvings, mini-ice palace, beverages and food trucks in beautiful and festive Rice Park. 109 W. Fourth St.
Wells Fargo WinterSkate: Free open skate for everyone ($4 skate rental) Landmark Plaza, Fifth and Washington streets; wellsfargowinter
skate.com
Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display: Presented by Marilyn DiMartino. North Gallery inside Landmark Center
Thursday, Jan. 26
Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade: Annual walking parade open to all ages. Cocoa, coffee and cookies hosted by FamilyMeans beginning at 5:15 p.m. Parade participants are asked to bring light-up items including glow sticks, lighted hats and gloves. Afterward, enjoy live music, a beverage from the Ice Bars and heat from the hot air balloon baskets in Rice Park. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at Securian Building, 401 Robert St. and ends in Rice Park.
Ambassadors Post-Moon Glow Party: 7-9 p.m. Landmark Center Cortile, 75 W. Fifth St.; $5 at the door; ambassadorsspfhf.org.
Friday, Jan. 27
Royal Coronation: The 2017 Winter Carnival Court is presented. 5:30 p.m. social,
7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. program, 10 p.m. Royal Ball and Reception. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd. Public viewing of the program $10 with a Winter Carnival button; limited seating is available; wintercarnival.com
Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series — Minnesota Americana in the Park: 6-7:30 p.m. Poppa Bear Norton, 8-9:30 p.m. Charlie Parr. Free. Rice Park.
Saturday, Jan. 28
Vulcan Coming Out: Arrival of new 2017 Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe; 10 a.m.; at Flat Earth Brewing Co.
Saint Paul Hotel Hot Chocolate: 1-4 p.m.; Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market St.
Minnesota Lynx Kids Day: Mad Science of Minnesota will host a science of Fire & Ice demonstration presented by Xcel Energy. The event also features activities from the YMCA including a bounce house, gaga pitball, Zumba and more. 2-6 p.m. Landmark Center.
McDonald’s King Boreas “Grand Mac” Day Parade: 2-4 p.m.; Smith Street Bridge to Rice Park, along West Seventh Street.
Securian Winter Run: The event features three races: the half marathon, 10K and 5K, and winds through scenic city neighborhoods. New this year: a costume contest. Post a photo on Securian’s Facebook Event page, in costume, to win cash prizes. 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start; Sixth andJackson streets; securian.com/securianwinterrun.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest: 8-11:30 a.m.; Landmark Center.
Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series – Grand Day in the Park: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Trainwreck Duet.
Winter Jazz Fest: 5-9 p.m. at various locations including Street Space at TPT, Vieux Carre, Golden’s Lowertown, and Black Dog Café. Includes performances by The Rodney Ruckus Group and Jon Weber & Friends; $15. TwinCitiesJazzFestival.com.
Klondike Kate Cabaret: 6:30 p.m.; Saint Paul Hotel; $20 at the door, $15 advance, ticket also gets you into the Royal Guard’s Rock The Palace; klondikekates.org.
Rock the Palace — Giant Dance Party: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; music by Bad Girlfriends; Saint Paul Hotel; $15 in advance, $20 at the door, ticket also includes access to Klondike Kate Cabaret; RoyalGuards.org
Sunday, Jan. 29
Saint Paul Civic Symphony in Landmark Center: Hot and cool classics featuring Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and music from “Star Wars.” 2-4:15 p.m.; Landmark Center Cortile; saintpaulcivicsymphony.org. Donation for the Second Harvest Food Shelf requested, cash preferred.
King Boreas Winter Triathlon: Run/bike/ski event and serves as the 2017 Winter Triathlon National Championships from USA Triathlon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Phalen Golf Course and Park Land, 1615 E. Phalen Drive; kingboreaswintertri.com/.
Snow Park at the Fair Polar Plunge: Winter Carnival Vulcans partner with Special Olympics Minnesota to host a Polar Plunge fundraising event near the Snow Park in an above-ground pool; noon-1:30 p.m. Minnesota State Fairgrounds; plungemn.org/events/snow-park/
Skate with the Winter Carnival Junior Royalty: 1-3 p.m.; Wells Fargo WinterSkate, outside Landmark Center.
UCare Sunday Jazz in Rice Park: The 2017 Winter Jazz Festival heads outdoors into Rice Park with the Walker West Jazz Ensemble and the McNasty Brass Band. Noon-4 p.m.; free; Rice Park.
Winter Jazz Fest: Performances on four stages headlined by Nicholas Payton, the Sam Rosenstone Trio presented by the Schubert Club, Patty Peterson and Jon Weber. The event will partner with the Leigh Kamman Legacy Project. 1:30-9 p.m. Saint Paul Hotel; $35; twincitiesjazzfestival.com.
Annual Vulcan vs. Guard Hockey Classic for Second Harvest Food Shelf: 7-8:30 p.m.; Vadnais Heights Sport Center, 1490 County Road E; donation for the Second Harvest Food Shelf requested, cash preferred.
Monday, Jan. 30
Winter Carnival Wonderland in Rice Park: There is no entertainment scheduled for the evening, but select vendors will be open. Ice carvings will be complete.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Frozen Family Fun Night: Featuring live music from Koo Koo Kanga Roo from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., a visit from the St. Paul Mounted Police, Winter Carnival junior royalty, food trucks, “Frozen’s” Elsa and Anna and more. 5-8 p.m. Rice Park.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
From Ice to Spice: Boca Chica Restaurante y Cantina and El Burrito Mercado present Cinco Night in Rice Park. Tamales, elotes and a jalapeno-eating contest with music from Mexico Jalisco followed by West Side Band. 5-8 p.m.; Rice Park.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Not Your Father’s Happy Hour: St. Paul’s Black Market BBQ will be serving Not Your Father’s Root Beer-glazed ribs, with live music from White Iron Band (6-7:30 p.m.). 5-8 p.m.; Rice Park.
Friday, Feb. 3
Klondike Kate Arctic Sizzle Cabaret: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Camp Bar, 490 N. Robert St.; klondikekates.org.
St. Paul Winter Carnival Bouncing Team Tryouts: 6-9 p.m.; Landmark Center Cortile; stpaulbouncingteam.org.
Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series — Minnesota’s Coolest Country Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Trailer Trash, 8-9:30 p.m. Maiden Dixie; free; Rice Park.
White Bear Lake BEARly Open Dance: 8 p.m.; White Bear Lake Country Inn, 4940 Hwy. 61 north, with music by Wild Cat Combo; $10 at the door; bearlyopen.org.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Ledermann Boot Hockey Tournament: 7 a.m.-noon; Wells Fargo WinterSkate, Landmark Plaza; email Jason at jjleder@hotmail.com
Doggie Depot: Q&A with Katie K9 from myTalk 107.1, dog rescue groups (some with adoptable dogs, and the crowning of the 2017 St. Paul Winter Carnival doggie royal court. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Union Depot, 214 E. Fourth St.
Family Day Presented by MetroPCS: Celebrating diversity on stage with performances from multicultural groups demonstrating the Marimba, Mariachi and more; noon-5 p.m.; Landmark Center.
Summit Brewing Company’s Freeze Your Bags Off Tournament: Bean bag toss. noon-3 p.m.; Fourth Street and Washington near Rice Park. Pre-registration required; wintercarnival.com.
Winter Carnival Beer Dabbler: 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Midway area; $40, 21+ event; thebeerdabbler.com.
Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series: 4-5:30 p.m. Dirty Shorts Brass Band, 7:30-10 p.m. Chase & Ovation, a Prince tribute band; free; Rice Park will turn purple.
Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade: 5:30 p.m. start; Lowertown St. Paul to Rice Park, along Fifth Street
Overthrow of Boreas: Immediately following the parade, on the steps of the James J. Hill Library. Rice Park
St. Paul Winter Carnival Fireworks: Immediately following the Overthrow of Boreas. Launched from Rice Park, not out over the river.
Vulcan Victory Dance: Immediately following the overthrow of Boreas (approximately 8 p.m.); InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront, 11 E. Kellogg Blvd.; $20 in advance in person from your favorite Vulcan, $21 in advance online, $25 at the door; vulcans.org or vulcanvictorydance.com.
White Bear Lake BEARly Open Golf Tournament: Two nine-hole courses on the ice on White Bear Lake. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Ramsey County Beach, White Bear Lake.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Winter Carnival Wonderland in Rice Park: Last chance to see ice sculptures, mini-ice palaces and Rice Park in all of its winter glory.
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