137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival

The 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. with the inaugural “Light Up The Park” event in Rice Park. The Royal Family lead the festivities with the telling of the Winter Carnival Legend to confirm the start of the “festival in Old Saint Paul.” A Countdown to Carnival will be conducted with attendees lighting up provided glow sticks and hot air balloon pilots will raise their flames to officially start the 10-day celebration. For the schedule of the ‘Coolest Celebration on Earth,’ visit wintercarnival.com.