Saint Paul Parks and Recreation seeks 2014 Winter Carnival Senior Royalty Candidates

City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 11/12/2013 01:30 PM CST

For Immediate Release
November 12, 2013
Contact: Brad Meyer
Brad.meyer@ci.stpaul.mn.us
(651) 266-6377

                                                                                                     

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation seeks 2014 Winter Carnival Senior Royalty Candidates

SAINT PAUL – Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for the 2014 Winter Carnival Senior Royalty program. Seniors, ages 55 and older, who live within the seven-county metro area (Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, Dakota, Anoka, Carver, and Scott) are eligible to apply.

Every January, six seniors (three men and three women), are chosen to reign as the Senior Royalty of the Winter Carnival. The selected applicants represent Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, senior citizens, and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival throughout the year at parades, community festivals, and special events.

“This is a wonderful way for seniors to meet new people and share their time, talent, and enthusiasm,” said Belinda Bergstrom, Saint Paul senior citizens program director. “Not only will they enjoy the festivities during the Winter Carnival, they will participate in a variety of exciting events throughout the year.”

To apply or for more information, contact Belinda Bergstrom at 651-266-6439 or e-mail belinda.bergstrom@ci.stpaul The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6, 2013.

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About Saint Paul Parks & Recreation

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages more than 170 parks and open spaces, AZA accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, four municipal golf courses, more than 100 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, and Great River Passage - which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul's more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. For more information about Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks.