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Winter Carnival 2024


Welcome
to our

Winter Carnival Museum
part 1 of 3

West Saint Paul Antiques, Winter Carnival Museum
One of the Largest Winter Carnival Museum in the Country, 1000's of artifacts and memorabilia.

Featured in the lower level of West St. Paul Antique Mall is the State of Minnesota's largest private collection of St. Paul Winter Carnival artifacts, open year-round to the public free of charge Wednesday through Sunday 10AM-5PM This museum includes Louis Hill's original coats from the Great Northern Railway and over 70 showcases jam-packed with arifacts including several rare items dating back to the beging of the carnival.Loads of buttons and other period collectibles depicting this St. Paul frigid frolic.

2026

Save the date for the 140th
 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
January 22nd – February 1st, 2026

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Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. Through city-wide special events, fun activities and more, the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation celebrates winter like only Minnesotans can!

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Combining two signature Winter Carnival events – the Ice Carving Competition and the Snow Sculpture Contest – this drive-thru experience will take place at the State Fairgrounds each day during the Carnival.

Upon entering the route, each car will receive a swag bag, bingo card, and the chance to purchase some treats to enjoy during the ride. Dozens of visual stops will showcase snow and ice masterpieces sculpted by local artisans, many of whom have participated in past Winter Carnival contests. Attendees will also be able to vote on their favorite creations, and visit with the Vulcans, the Royal Family and the Klondike Kates on select dates!

136th Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2022
136th Winter Carnival
 
Winter Carnival Museum 2022

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It is with deep sadness that we report the news of the death of  Roger C. "Rog" Sorensen. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends. We give thanks for Rog's life. 

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Roger (Rog) Sorensen oldest living “Vulcanus Rex” 1972 Winter Carnival Vulcan Rex XXXV
Roger and Marg Sorensen Saint Paul Winter Carnival  Collection will be on permanent display starting on May 1st, 2021. The full collection will be on display for the 2022 Winter Carnival. A Must-See for all Winter Carnival Collectiors. Click Here  for Roger's web page.

It is with deep sadness that we report the news of the death of  Dennis H "Denny" Harris. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends. We give thanks for Denny's life. Click Here  for Denny's web page.

Dennis Harry Harris
This photo was taken at the Rosedale Mall

Love the St. Paul Winter Carnival?

See what's on display at this West St. Paul store.

By Kimberly Blackford, Producer/Volunteer Coordinator.

This will be on Cable Channel 14 on Insight 7 in Northern Dakota County, beginning April 12th, 2018

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Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum

2022 New Arrivals

West Saint Paul Antiques Winter Carnival Museum 2022 Click Here
St. Paul Winter Carnival Museum 2022
2021 New Arrivals

West Saint Paul Antiques Winter Carnival Museum 2021
2020 New Arrivals

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
1957 Mutt Race Class A Champion Trophy
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
1975 Women's Archery Champion Plaque
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
1887 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Advertisement Poster
To preserve this artifact it will be on display during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival only and in storage the rest of the year. Stop in during the Winter Carnival to see this unique addition to the museum.

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Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum
2019 Legendary Regalia Fashion Show

Join us as we showcase the Queen of the Snows Candidates and enjoy

a look back at historical royal costuming from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival

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Louis Hill - January 10th, 1916


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FASHIONS

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The Largest Winter Carnival Museum in the Country, 1000's of artifacts and memorabilia.

Featured in the lower level of West St. Paul Antique Mall is the State of Minnesota's largest private collection of St. Paul Winter Carnival artifacts, open to the public year round. This museum includes Louis Hill's original coats for the Great Northern Railway and over 75 showcases jam-packed with arifacts including several King Boreas capes, loads of buttons and other period collectibles depicting this St. Paul frigid frolic.


A Brief History of the:

WINTER CARNIVAL LEGEND

A long, long time ago, Astraious, the god of Starlight, and Eos, the goddess of the RosyFingered Morn, were wed. The union was blessed with five sons: Boreas, Titan, Erous, Zephyrus and Notos. As the eldest, Boreas was granted the title King of the Winds and he assigned to each brother a permanent grant of great force and power. To Titan was assigned the blustery North Wind. To Euros was granted control of the irresponsible East Wind. To Zephyrus was given custody of the bountiful West Wind. To Notos was presented the balmy South Wind.

The brothers cavorted gaily over the land and sea.

Boreas, while on his extensive travels, came upon a winter paradise known as Minnesota. He paused to behold the enchanting beauty of a magnificent group of seven gently sloping hills in whose embrace nestled a beautiful city. Boreas whistled in sheer ecstasy. "Historic Saint Paul and her seven hills! An ideal place. I will make Saint Paul the capital of all my domains. It will henceforth be emblazoned to the world as the winter playground of the realm of Boreas.

Meanwhile, Vulcanus the god of Fire, and implacable enemy of Boreas, crackled in defiant disdain. "By the great sword of Mars, I will temper the blusterings of Boreas with the heat and roar of my forces." He was tireless in his bitter resistance to all the festivities of Boreas.

Undaunted, Boreas proclaimed a celebration in the spirit of gay Carnival. "So be it!" shouted Boreas. "There will be a Carnival in old Saint Paul!" Preparations were made in all the Principalities, Provinces, and Royal Houses within the Realm of Saint Paul.

And so for ten glorious days there was a Carnival and joyous celebration in Saint Paul, feasting, dancing, fun and frolic reigned over by Boreas and his Queen of Snows, the fairest maiden of the realm, along with the four Winds who were each accompanied by a lovely Princess from the realm of Boreas. Klondike Kate a lady of song and merriment, added her sassy but enchanting voice to the festivities by singing songs of desire and sentiment.

Senior King Winter, Queen of the Northlands, and their court contributed good will and wisdom, while Junior King Frost and Queen of the Snowflakes, with their court, add youthful exuberance to the festival.

On the tenth day of celebration, Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe stormed the Ice Palace. Upon the good council of his queen, Boreas bade farewell to the people of his winter capital in the interest of peace and goodwill and returned to dwell among the gods of Olympus. Boreas and his Court looked forward to the time when summer's warmth would once again relinquish its hold on the realm and the frosty atmosphere of winter would prevail.


2018 Winter Carnival
2018 Winter Carnival
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival

 Images from the past.

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2004 Winter Carnival
2004 Winter Carnival
Click Here for Shirley (Peterson) Graiziger 1946 Winter Carnival Queen of the snows web page...
Shirley Gail (Peterson) Graiziger
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Saint Paul
Winter Carnival Library
of Photos

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St. Paul Winter Carnival Photos.
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Winter Carnival (part 2)
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Past Vulcan Krewes
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2011
 Winter Carnival Photos
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February 2nd, 2011
2018 Moon Glow Parade
2018 Moon Glow Parade

Post-Moon Glow Parade Reception

Thursday, Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Winter Carnival Moonglow Reception
Winter Carnival Moon-glow Reception It’s the most wonderful time of the Carnival year! Join the Ambassadors at the Hotel 340 to warm up after the 2019 Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade! Greet the Visiting Festival Guests and stroll through the Winter Carnival memorabilia Exhibit and Ice Castle models. Have a hot chocolate, some refreshments, or perhaps an adult beverage to toast to the beginning of the Coolest Celebration on Earth.
Ice Palace 1986 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
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The 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival
January 26th – February 5th, 2023
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2011 Winter Carnival Photos
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New Photos for 2012
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West Saint Paul Antiques
Winter Carnival Museum Part 2


Save the date for the 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival
January 26th – February 5th, 2023

Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. Through city-wide special events, fun activities and more, the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation celebrates winter like only Minnesotans can!


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Click Here for part 2 of our Winter Carnival Museum.
Winter Carnival (part 2)
2023
 Winter Carnival

The buttons are designed by Geno Okok, a local muralist. Okok, who moved from Nigeria when he was 7 years old, is the first Black artist to design a button, the Carnival said.

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Here are the buttons for the 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival
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2023 St Paul Winter Carnival
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