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Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, Presented by Blaze Credit Union, marking the Vulcans march to overthrow King Boreas and bring summer back to the city of Saint Paul.Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate.
Parade Route: West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington to 4th Street and disassembly will begin at Market on 4th. Disassembly will continue to Wabasha. All Hotel Guests will be directed to Kellogg and Market for entry and exit Market to 5th street.
Ending Location: Rice Park- stay for the Vulcan Overthrow on the steps of the James J. Hill Library and learn more about the legend of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival
The map for the Torchlight Parade is coming soon!
Thank you to Metro Transit, you can easily download a FREE pass for transportation to and from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival!
Saturday, January 31: 8am-Midnight
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026WinterCarnivalJanuary31
BUSINESS GRAND MARSHAL AND SPONSOR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 – TORCHLIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS, PRESENTED BY BLAZE CREDIT UNION
• Parade staging will begin as early as 4:00 p.m. on Cliff Street off W. 7th. Staging will travel from Grace Street to Western, to St. Clair, to Cliff Street.
• The parade begins at 5:15 p.m. and will be concluded by 7:30 p.m. The roads will open as the parade passes by as determined by St. Paul Police. A 12 minute Fireworks show will follow after Parade in Rice Park.
• The parade will go Eastbound on W. 7th Street to 5th Street to Washington Street to 4th Street, around Rice Park and will disperse on 4th Street and exit from Market or St. Peter Wabasha out onto Kellogg.
• There will be no parking at meters along the route, including 5th Street. Please observe posted signs.
• There will be excessive traffic in the area of the Xcel Energy Center and Ordway Center to due to the Rodeo and a show at the Ordway.
•There will be an Impressive fireworks show following the Torchlight Parade between 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Fireworks will be shot from Rice Park this year, directly after the Dethroning on the Library Steps.
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