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Minneapolis-St Paul City Guide - $section
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St Paul Winter Carnival
Back in 1886 a New York journalist described St Paul
as being 'unfit for human habitation in the winter'. Locals were
not going to take this insult lying down and decided to turn the
snowiest spot in the States into a winter wonderland. Since then
the tradition of building an ice palace - nowadays a spectacular
walk-through castle of ice - has become entrenched, along with the
huge party that goes along with it. Each year the crowning of King
Boreas and the Queen of Snows heralds the start of three weeks of
frozen fun with events like ice sculpture contests and a torchlight
parade.
Venue: Cleveland Circle, opposite the Xcel Energy Center
Date: 23 January to 3 February 2008
Website: www.winter-carnival.com
May Day Festival
After the long cold winter the people of the Twin
Cities are very eager to turn out to celebrate the arrival of
spring at the Minneapolis May Day Parade and Festival. Costumes,
floats and street performers make up a wonderful creative parade
through downtown, ending at Powderhorn Park where all manner of
entertainment, including several puppet shows, goes on. The food
and activities on offer are ample to keep everyone happy for the
day.
Venue: Parade starts at Bloomington Avenue and 26th Street,
proceeding to Powderhorn Park
Date: 4 May 2008
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