Saint Paul Winter Carnival

The newest Twin City Sheraton, Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel offers a great location at the eastern gateway to the Twin Cities metropolitan area, is convenient to all major highways, and only a few minutes from downtown St. Paul.  See below to learn more about the 2012 Saint Paul Winter Carnival, located conveniently to our hotel.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival History
In 1886, Saint Paul was America's fastest growing city.  To celebrate their city's success, Saint Paul business leaders produced the inaugural Saint Paul Winter Carnival, which was held during the first two weeks of February in 1886.  In addition to showcasing Saint Paul, the business leaders wanted to disprove a New York newspaper reporter who had described their beloved city as "another Siberia, unfit for human habitation in the winter." Patterned after Montreal's Winter Carnival, the first Saint Paul Winter Carnival included parades, skiing, snow shoeing, a blanket tossing contest, and push ball, a game played with giant balls. The most successful attractions were its ice castle and six large toboggan slides.  Throughout its 125-year history, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been an integral part of the social fabric of Saint Paul. Carnival reaches out to the people of the Greater Saint Paul area to weave a tapestry of cultures with educational and cultural programming.

Looking to make a night of it? 
Simply click the 'Book Now' button above or call 866-716-8103 to book our best available rates and start planning your winter wonderland adventure today!