The 2012 St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Royal Family was named Friday night during ceremonies at the RiverCentre.
Crowned Aurora, Queen of the Snows, was Ashleigh Hayes. She came to the title as Rice Street Festival queen.
Crowned King Boreas the 76th was Steve Cortinas. He is vice president/plant manager for Dakota Premium Foods in South St. Paul.
The pair will reign over the 11-day carnival, including the Grande Day Parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, and represent the winter festival at community events throughout the year.
The rest of the Royal Court:
Prime Minister: Steve Grans
Titan, Prince of the North Wind: Jason Denen
North Wind Princess: Gina Werner
Euros, Prince of the East Wind: Pat Igo
East Wind Princess: Monette Moorman
Zephyrus, Prince of the West Wind: Dave Wenda
West Wind Princess: Elizabeth Buenzow-Voracek
Notos, Prince of the South Wind: Chuck Sheffler
South Wind Princess: Lindsay Auger
King’s Guard Captain: Dan Wilson
King’s Sergeant: Greg Absey
King’s Guards: Don Apitz, Rob Clapp, Matt Fleming, Matthew Kamp, Tim Peterson and Sam Worms
Klondike Kate: Peggy Sweeney Junkin
Royal Coordinators: Bernadette Berg & Lisa Stotts
The 126th St. Paul Winter Carnival began Thursday and runs through Feb. 5.
Online: www.winter-carnival.com
Copyright 2012 Pioneere Press.