There are multiple groups involved in the legend of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. The summer side consists primarily of the Vulcans and sometimes Notos and Kate who like to vacation. The rest of the groups are all part of the winter side or the royal family. These groups are as follows:

Winter Carnival Uniform Groups

Royal Order of the Kates

They are a “sisterhood” of women who love to perform. As of 2025, there are 12 active
members of the Royal Order of Klondike Kates, as well as the reigning Kate. The Klondike
Kates do an average of 15 parades during the summer months, appear at various charity
functions, and hold a Cabaret every year to showcase the newest Klondike Kate.

Star of Boreas Foundation

The Star of Boreas is made up of former Kings of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
A tale and legend of two kings who lived on Mount Olympus. The first is Boreas, King of the
Winds. A king who loved wind, snow and most of all, cold. King Boreas had four brothers and
he assigned a wind to each. To his brother Titan he assigned the blustery North Wind

Former Queens

The Former Queens organization is a group of women who have all had the honor of serving as
Queen of the Snows for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Membership is open to those that have
served in the role of Aurora, Queen of the Snows and are engaged in supporting our shared
mission and vision.

Past Princesses

Each of the four wind princesses have a unique character and play an important role in the
Legend of Boreas. When chosen, the Princess is paired with her Wind Prince and there on after
takes on the role of either North, East, West or South. A color, character and story is assigned to
them to live out for the remainder of their year.

Titan Organization

Until 1970, Titan held the position of Boreas’ cousin, hailing from a distant kingdom and bearing the title ‘Prince of the Northern Lights.’ However, in the rewritten legend of 1972, Titan was officially recognized as a brother to Boreas. This significant change coincided with the selection of the first Princess of the North Wind.

West Wind Organization

Welcome to the St. Paul Winter Carnival West Wind organization. The West, known as
Zephyrus, is one of four brothers of King Boreas Rex. The West Wind Org. is composed of
people who have played the role of Zephyrus for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

East Wind Orgainzation

Euros and his princess are mystical, mysterious, majestic & mischievous. Wish granters of St.
Paul. King Boreas had four brothers and he assigned a wind to each. To his brother Titan he
assigned the blustery North Wind. To Euros he gave the Irresponsible East Wind. Zephyrus
was assigned the bountiful West Wind. He assigned the Balmy South Wind to Notos.

South Wind Organization

A long, long time ago, Astraios, the God of Starlight, and Eos, the Goddessof the
Rosy-fingered Morn, were wed. Their union was blessed with five sons:Boreas, Titan, Eur
os, Zephyrus and Notos. The eldest, Boreas, was grantedtitle of King of Winds.
He gave each brother permanent reign over a great force and power. Titan wasgiven the
blustery North wind. Euros was granted rule of the irresponsibleEast Wind. Zephyrus
reigned over the bountiful West Wind. Notos ruled thebalmy South Wind. The brothers
cavorted gaily over land and sea.

Order of the Royal Guard

All previous guards who have served the royal families

Ambassadors

This group is not a uniform group but is composed of supporters of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and supports the royal ladies of each year’s family

Another Legend Story

STORY from Past Princesses. As the “King of the Winds,” Boreas assigned to each of his
brothers a permanent grant of great force and power. To Titan was assigned the blustery North
Wind. To Euros was granted control of the irresponsible East Wind. To Zephyrus was given
custody of the bountiful West Wind. To Notos was presented the balmy but unstable South
Wind. The brothers cavorted gaily over land and sea. Boreas, while on his extensive travels,
came upon a winter paradise known as Minnesota. He paused to behold the enchanting beauty of a magnificent group of seven gently sloping hills in whose embrace nestled a beautiful city.
Boreas whistled in sheer ecstasy, “Historic Saint Paul and her seven hills! An ideal place. I will
make Saint Paul the capitol of all my domains. It will henceforth be emblazoned to the world as
the winter playground of the Realm of Boreas.”

Meanwhile, Vulcanus Rex, the god of Fire, and the implacable enemy of Boreas, crackled in
defiant disdain. “By the great sword of Mars I will temper the blusterings of Boreas with the heat
and roar of my forces.” He was tireless in his bitter resistance to all the festivities of Boreas.

Undaunted, Boreas proclaimed a celebration in the spirit of gay Carnival. “So be it!” shouted
Boreas, “There will be a Carnival in old Saint Paul!” Boreas selected a Prime Minister to
coordinate preparations in all the Principalities, Provinces and Royal Houses within the realm of
Saint Paul.

And so, for ten glorious days, there was Carnival and joyous celebration in St. Paul — feasting,
dancing, fun and frolic reigned over by Boreas and the Queen of Snows, the fairest maiden of
the realm, along with the four Winds, who were each accompanied by a lovely Princess from the
realm of Boreas. Klondike Kate, a lady of song and merriment, added her sassy but enchanting
voice to the festivities by singing songs of desire and sentiment.

Senior King Winter, Queen of the Northlands, and their court contributed good will and wisdom,
while Junior King Frost and Queen of the Snowflakes with their court, add youthful exuberance
to the festival.

On the 10th day of celebration, Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe stormed the magnificent ice castle
and confronted the King’s Guard. Upon the good counsel of the Queen, Boreas bade farewell to
the people of his winter capitol in the interest of peace and goodwill, and returned to dwell
among the gods of Olympus. Boreas and his court looked forward to the time when summer’s
warmth would once again relinquish its hold on the realm and the frosty atmosphere of winter
would prevail.