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Many are surprised to find that St. Paul is a year-round destination for festivals, events, concerts and all-together good times. From the Minnesota State Fair in summertime to our famous Winter Carnival, the most exciting Minnesota events take place in or near St. Paul.

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March, 2012

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17 | Starts at 4th and Sibley | Website
The St. Patrick’s Association of St. Paul hosts this popular parade with fun for the whole family.

April, 2012

St Paul Art Crawl
October 12-14 | Multiple Venues | Website
A local artist initiative that brings together the arts community and public with performances, exhibitions, parade and much more.

May, 2012

MayDay Parade & Festival
May 1 | Bloomington Avenue & Powderhorn Park | Website
An exciting MayDay celebration unlike any other. Music, dance and interpretive storytelling spread the message of MayDay from one end of the parade to the next. Events are followed by a festival at Powderhorn Park.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!
May 4-5 | District Del Sol | Website
St. Paul celebrates Cinco de Mayo in grand style. Attractions include a lively parade, lowrider car show, “Sound Off and Hop” showcase and live music performances.

June, 2012

Grand Old Day
Date TBA | Grand Avenue in St. Paul | Website
The Twin Cities’ largest block party! Get ready for a day packed with live music, street entertainment, delicious fair food and friendly people.
Stone Arch Festival of the Arts
Date TBA | Riverfront District at St. Anthony Main | Website
Locals adore this FREE arts festival on the riverfront. Come for a day of live music, crafts for the kids, over 250 artist booths to explore and tasty treats.
Juneteenth in the Twin Cities
June 19 | North Mississippi Regional Park | Website
The Twin Cities honor African American heritage at Juneteenth in North Mississippi Regional Park. Events include a play telling the story of Juneteenth, an Underground Railroad re-enactment, a festival and youth sports.
Music Festival on Harriet Island
June 23 & 24 | Harriet Island
Hosted by Live Nation, this yet-to-be-named music festival is predicting to draw 40,000 concert-goers to Harriet Island for an epic gathering on par with Chicago's Lollapalooza. Bands are TBA and may include rock acts, country acts or a little of both.
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Dates TBA | Mears Park | Website
Three days of free music in downtown St. Paul. The Twin Cities Jazz Festival attracts top-notch jazz talent across a wide range of styles.
City of Lakes Tri-Loppet
Dates TBA | Starts at Lake Calhoun | Website
The natural beauty of Minnesota is on full display for this rigorous triathlon. Competitors test their skills with an 8K paddle, 5K trail run and 11K mountain bike.
2012 Pride Festival and Parade
Dates TBA | Loring Park | Website
Twin Cities Pride hosts this admission free festival in beautiful Loring Park. Festival attractions include a beer garden and Pride in Concert headline show. The annual Pride Parade is hosted on Saturday.

July, 2012

Highland Fest
Dates TBA | Highland Village | Website
A fun summertime festival with all your classic fair favorites: music stages, amusement rides and midway, a strongman competition, juried art show, craft beer tasting and lots for the kids.
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Dates TBA | Throughout Minneapolis | Website
Minneapolis invites you to enjoy “The Best Days of Summer”. This weeklong event is the official civic celebration of all things Minneapolis. Popular events include a sand castle contest, beach volleyball, parades, a block party and a huge fireworks display near week’s end.

August, 2012

Minnesota Fringe Festival
Dates TBA | Throughout St. Paul and Minneapolis | Website
A boundary-pushing performing arts festival unlike any other. The performers set the pace at this grassroots, DIY-style festival.
Irish Fair of Minnesota
August 10 & 12 | Harriet Island | Website
Harriet Island Regional Park hosts this always entertaining Irish festival on the banks of the Mississippi River. Admission and traditional Irish entertainment are free, or you can purchase all-day food and beer vouchers.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Dates TBA | Fairgrounds in Shakopee, MN | Website
Minnesota delivers one of the nation’s largest Renaissance Festivals. Attractions include costumed interpreters, live jousting, themed weekends, artisan booths and Renaissance Festival cuisine. Costumes encouraged. The festival is on weekends and special weekdays.
Minnesota State Fair
Dates TBA | Minnesota State Fairgrounds | Website
The largest state fair in the nation by daily attendance. Visitors head in from all over the country to experience the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”. Twelve days of State Fair excitement, with new events every day.

September, 2012

Selby Avenue JazzFest
Dates TBA | Selby & Milton | Website
A laidback jazz festival with lots to see and do: an impressive collection of regional and national jazz artists, fair food with a soul food twist, artists booths and plenty for the whole family.
Concrete & Grass
September 9-11 | Lowertown's Mears Park | Website
This free event ushers in St. Pauls' performance season with acts from a variety of genres including jazz, opera, chamber music, rock, dance, roots and world music.

October, 2012

Twin Cities Marathon
October 5-7 | Starts at HHH Metrodome | Website
A host of events surround this popular annual marathon. Additional events include the 10 Mile, the 5K and 10K, the Marathon Expo and several family attractions.

November, 2011

Holidazzle
November 23 – December 22 | Nicollet Mall | Website
A full month of parades in downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. Parades are hosted Thursday through Sunday, and each night brings new entertainment to enjoy.

January, 2012

The St. Paul Winter Carnival
January 26 – February 5 | Downtown St. Paul | Website
Embrace the cold at the “Coolest Celebration on Earth!” The annual St. Paul Winter Carnival features festive parades, amazing ice and snow sculptures, winter sports and the crowning of the “Royal” family. Crowne Plaza is the perfect hotel near St. Paul Winter Carnival.

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