St. Paul Winter Carnival Set to Begin Today Through February 1

St. Paul Winter Carnival Set to Begin Today Through February 1

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Well, there is some good that comes out of this frigid weather.  Events that depend on the cold weather can actually go on compared to some other years when they have had to cancel because of unusually warm weather.  That definitely not the case this year.  In fact, it could have gone the other way.

ST PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL BEGINS TODAY - RUNS THROUGH FEB 1

 

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is scheduled to begin on time this year despite the cold temperatures.  There have been some prelinimary events that have been going on since the beginning of December.  Today, January 22 begins many more events that will last through February 1st.

 

SEE WHICH EVENTS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

You can check out which events are happening on which days through the Winter Carnival website and plan your visit that way.  You may want to skip tomorrow (Friday) if your original plan was to go then.  Might be a bit chilly.  But, it is supposed to warm up - a bit on Saturday. Then the next week does seem much more tolerable.

WINTER CARNIVAL ORIGIN STORY - CELEBRATING 140 YEARS

 

By the way, this is the 140th Winter Carnival!  That's crazy that it has been going on that long, along with it being pretty amazing.  Many events never make it that long.

If you don't know the origin story, that is worth looking into as well.  If you are some kind of a history buff, you definitely want to check that story out.  You can find that on the Winter Carnival website too - here's a sneak peak.
The "Siberia" Story:
In 1885, a group of Eastern newspaper correspondents visited Minnesota and, upon their return, wrote that the state was as uninhabitable as Siberia.

A Proactive Response:
Saint Paul business leaders, wanting to show the world that Minnesota winters were not to be feared but celebrated, decided to organize a winter festival to highlight the beauty and vibrant life of their state during the cold season.

The First Carnival:
  • The first St. Paul Winter Carnival took place in 1886, featuring a grand ice palace as a centerpiece, symbolizing the power and splendor of winter.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure to bundle up and enjoy what Minnesota is all about.

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