2018 Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 10:34 PM

By GINGER PINSON | Pioneer Press

The Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade marched Saturday from Lowertown through downtown St. Paul into Rice Park, where Winter Carnival fans gathered to see Vulcanus Rex overthrow King Boreas.

The event was followed by fireworks as the 2018 Winter Carnival activities wind down. The snow sculptures and giant slide at the Vulcan Snow Park at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds are open through Sunday evening.

2018 Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

Vulcans march toward the St. Paul Library to overthrow King Boreas during the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in downtown St. Paul. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Aurora, Queen of the Snows, waves from her float. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Spectators filled the streets and skyways of Fifth Street. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Mayor Melvin Carter greets spectators. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Unicyclists ride down Fifth Street. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Flames light up the street. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Joel Reed of Osakis holds his daughter Olivia, age 2, on his shoulders. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Spectators filled the streets and skyways on a brisk night. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Jimmy Gerding plays the vuvuzela. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

The ice palace in Rice Park glows red after the Vulcans overthrow King Boreas. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

Oona Lanahan, center, lady of Vulcanus Rex LVI, cheers alongside other spectators as the Vulcans overthrow King Boreas. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

A fireworks display in Rice Park concludes the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade. (Liam James Doyle / Special to the Pioneer Press)

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