BECOME A Saint Paul VULCAN

Join us for the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the “Coolest Celebration on Earth” since 1886. It is the oldest winter festival in the United States! This community celebration has brought millions together with a solid history of giving and a purpose to showcase Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Vitality. 

The Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area each year. Dozens of free events, both traditional favorites and new attractions will entertain those of all ages. Most of the excitement takes place in downtown Saint Paul, in and around Rice Park and Landmark Center, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds- SnowPark and surrounding community events and parades.

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival brings gleaming ice sculptures, hoardes of Vulcans, and the glitz of your very own Saint Paul royalty to downtown Saint Paul. Close out the Saint Paul Winter Carnival at the annual Torchlight Parade. The parade progresses through downtown Saint Paul and ends with the overthrow of King Boreas on the steps of the Central Library. An awesome and memorable experience for all who show. 

JOINING A VULCAN KREWE

A Fact About the Saint Paul Vulcans: Every year there is a completely new Krewe selected, made up of 7 new Vulcans and a Fire King. Vulcanus Rex the Fire King is chosen from past Vulcans to lead his new Krewe. The selected recruits will join together for what will will be one of their most memorable years together. It all starts with the 10 days of winter carnival, where the krewe is sequestered together the entire time. Each member has an assigned running mate that you will stick with the entire time. Most Vulcan members finish the 10 days of carnival feeling like a month has passed because so many things have happen. It’s a truly womderful and lifetime experience. Every year around August we begin our recruitment and selection process which typically wraps up around October. You can be part of this selection process but first you will need to apply.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Each potential Krewe member must submit a written application to join the organization. We are a fraternal order and you will go through a vetting process with F& B leaders and respected members of our organization. We follow many of the processes required by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation who operates the Saint Paul Winter Carnival when choosing applicants.

The following Requirements and Expectations will need to be Agreed Upon before Becoming a Member:

• The application process is secret. You do not discuss it with anyone except your employer and your spouse.
• To begin, you must be supported by a member in good standing. This can often seem like a difficult prospect if you are new to the Saint Paul community but it is not insurmountable. Every year we host a recruitment evening where you can come and ask questions of the group and discuss anything that is on your mind. It is also a good chance for some of our members to meet you and get to know you. At this meeting many do often get the support you need on submitting an application.
• You must undergo a criminal background check to join the krewe. Serious criminal violations are cause for dismissing an application and if we would have any concerns you should be open about them. We are looking for men of character to be characters. You get to experience some fantastic opportunities but require trust and integrity amongst our own.
• You must be in reasonable physical condition. A vulcan’s diet is certainly not conducive to exceptional fitness but we do walk many miles in parades and the roll is physically demanding. If you have any medical conditions that might preclude you supporting our active year on the streets, discuss them with us and we can guide you to the best course.
• You must be in a position to spend a large part of the next year in the Saint Paul area during both the week and weekends.
• There will be times when you may need to take vacation from work to attend events so it is important that you not only get the support of your employer but also recognize the commitment we desire. While you are not required to be at all of the runs, you will be required to be present at and sequestered for the 10 days of carnival. 
• You will be expected to commit yourself financially to the success of the krewe. Please understand people of average incomes have been very successful on the krewe and go over these financial commitments with each applicant.
• Lastly you are absolutely required to discuss this with your spouse. You need to discuss the time and financial commitments and consider your family and job situation carefully.

Hail the Vulk – Long Live the Legend!                                    A Memorable Family-Friendly Tradition and Legacy…

“LEARN THE LEGEND. Become one of seven selected Vulcans that make up the current year Krewe. Much enjoyment will be experienced as you attend many parades, community events and sister festivals around the nation.”

A VULCAN MEMBERSHIP BRINGS YOU NEW FRIENDSHIPS, FAMILY FUN, COMRADERY, PRICELESS MEMORIES, NETWORKING, BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, AND A LIFETIME OF YEARLY EVENTS.