Winter Carnival Kicks Off With Grande Day Parade 

The Winter Carnival Grande Day Parade was held January 25 on Grand Avenue this year for the first time in the 139 year history of the celebration.

The kick-off of the “Coolest Celebration on Earth” has historically been held downtown and along West 7th St. in St. Paul.

The Grand Avenue Business Association (GABA) partnered with Winter Carnival planners to bring the parade to Grand as a way to continue their efforts to reinvigorate the avenue, according to past GABA President Chris Jensen.