Mayor Chris Coleman’s 2017 Minnesota Mayor’s Reception at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in downtown Saint Paul for the 2017 Minnesota Mayor’s Reception

We have confirmed your RSVP. Please remember that timing for the reception has been updated to 3:00-5:00pm to accommodate those wishing to attend Red Bull Crashed Ice or other festivities Saturday night in Downtown Saint Paul.

Please enter city hall at the 4th Street entrance between St. Peter and Wabasha Streets

If you have RSVP’d for additional guests but have not yet sent us their names, please do so by Noon Tomorrow, Friday Feb. 3rd to Dionne Griffin at 651-266-8514 or Dionne.Griffin@ci.stpaul.mn.us .

Additional information on the schedule for the event, special hotel rates, parking and public transit options, and details on other events going on in Saint Paul on Saturday are available below.

 

Thanks!

Office of Mayor Chris Coleman

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REMINDER: Please RSVP by Friday,  January 27th.

 

Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
Invites you to join him for the
2017 Minnesota Mayor’s Reception at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival

 

Saturday, February 4, 2017

UPDATED TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Downtown Saint Paul
Memorial Hall
Saint Paul City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102

 

The Mayors of Minnesota will gather once again in Saint Paul to celebrate winter in our capitol city.  We will start this year with a reception at the historic Saint Paul City Hall before marching in the Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Parade.

 

Mayor Reception Schedule:

3:00 - Meet at City Hall -  15 West Kellogg Boulevard -  to party with the Mayors.  Food and Beverage Provided.

5:00 - Travel to Lowertown to line up for Saint Paul Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade. Parade Lineup location will be at the Farmers Market, expected to be near the corner of 4th Street East and Wall Street.

5:30 - March to Rice Park in the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade.

6:30 - Enjoy a night of big events in Downtown Saint Paul

 

Thanks to our sponsors:

Xcel Energy,  www.xcelenergy.com

Comcast, www.comcast.com

Springsted, www.springsted.com

Davis Communications Management

 

SPECIAL HOTEL RATE:

The new Hyatt Place Downtown Saint Paul Hotel is offering our guests a special rate for Friday February 3 and Saturday February 4. To book a room, click here:

http://stpaul.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=05024

Or call 651-647-5000 and ask for the “WINTER CARNIVAL – MAYOR’S RECEPTION” rate.

 

Saturday, February 4 is a very big night in Downtown Saint Paul

Along with our Minnesota Mayors Reception and other Winter Carnival festivities, Saint Paul is hosting the Red Bull Crashed Ice Finals on Saturday, February 4.  We have adjusted the schedule for the Minnesota Mayors Reception so that we can get together and take advantage of a full night of exciting events.   We encourage you to take advantage of our hotel rate and join us for the entire weekend.

PARKING & FREE TRANSPORTATION RIDES: Parking is available throughout downtown Saint Paul at prices ranging from $10-$30.  Look for a surface lot or parking garage on the interactive map at www.saintpaulparking.com

You can also avoid parking and download free ride vouchers on Metro Transit buses and light rail to Red Bull Crashed Ice and Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

 

 

 

OTHER EVENTS FEB 4th IN DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL:

http://www.visitsaintpaul.com/things-to-do/winter-fun/february-4/

 

2:00pm:  Red Bull Crashed Ice Village opens to the public on West 7th Street

Enjoy outdoor music, food, beverages and snowboard stunts from Afton Alps athletes in two blocks from Walnut Street to Kellogg Blvd.  Party runs 2pm-11pm in the street and continues until 1am in the party tents and bars.

5:00pm:  Gates open to public for Red Bull Crashed Ice Championships

Make your way up the hill to watch the fast show on ice on the grounds of the Cathedral of Saint Paul

5:30pm:  Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade from Lowertown to Rice Park

Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade presented by Metropolitan State University.  The evening parade route starts at 5th and Wacouta, travel westbound down 5th Street to Washington Avenue to 4th Street and end at Saint Peter.  After the parade, follow Vulcanus and his Krewe to the steps of the Saint Paul Library across from Rice Park for the ever-dramatic Overthrow of Boreas. The production will be followed by a fantastic fireworks show.

6:30pm:  Red Bull Crashed Ice Finals

Winner of the third stop of the Crashed Ice World Championships will be crowend in Saint Paul.  Look for local favorite Cameron Naasz to be in the mix

7:00pm:  #SQUADGOALS - Home Team Semi Finalsfor MN RollerGirls (doors open at 6pm)

Each of four home teams will put it all the line for a chance to play for the Golden Skate on March 4. In the first bout of the night, the #1 Seed will take on the #4 seed. Next, the #2 Seed will take on the #3 seed. Both winning teams will advance to the Home Team Championships!

7:30pm:  Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo showcases champion cowboys from around the United States competing in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding or bull riding, while the ladies will be vying for the championship title in barrel racing.  The popular "Party on the Dirt," featuring country band Parmalee, will take place following Saturday night's rodeo action. K102 contest winners get access to the dirt dance, but all rodeo fans are welcome to stay and enjoy the live entertainment.

7:30pm:  Pabst Winter Carnival Music Series in Rice Park:  Chase and Ovation

Enjoy live music performed on the Treasure Island Stage.  Also, enjoy a red or white wine (and NEW mulled wine) from Cannon River Winery or Summit Beer.