Outside Vulcan Contributions

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans, representing the “warm” side of the festival, contribute by promoting community spirit, volunteering at annual events, and managing the VulcanSnow Park. The organization raise funds for community causes through the Imperial Order of Fire and Brimstone and Vulcan Community Charities perform the annual Overthrow of Boreas, and engage in charity work at schools, hospitals and special organizations.

“Thank You for Supporting our Communities through Charity, Volunteering and Community Service” Spreading the Warmth of Winter Carnival Since 1886.”

Key Contributions to the St. Paul Winter Carnival:

• Charity & Community Service: The Vulcans engage in extensive community outreach, visiting schools, hospitals, and nursing homes to spread cheer. They also support local food shelves through donations at the Vulcan Snow Park.
• Vulcan Snow Park: Vulcans build and maintain the Vulcan Snow Park at the Fairgrounds, which features amazing snow sculptures and, as of 2026, hosts the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition.
• Fundraising: Through the Imperial Order of Fire and Brimstone and events like the Vulcan Victory Dance (Jan 31, 2027), they raise funds for the community.
• Tradition & Visibility: The Krewe, known for their red suits and their 1932 Luverne Fire Engine participates in the Torchlight Parade, the Overthrow, and other key events.
• Charitable Giving: They support the St. Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation through initiatives like Etabs by Pilot Games.

The Vulcans Operate as a 501(c)6 and Registered Minnesota Non-Profit. We raise most of our funds through fundraisers, sponsors and member dues. We welcome donations to support our causes. Donations made to the Imperial order of Fire and Brimstone are not tax deductible.

For more information on tax deductible opportunities, you can look at Vulcan Community Charities, our federally registered 501(c)3. This is the charitable arm of the Vulcans and operates independently with a charter to support the heritage and community around the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Donations made to Vulcan Community Charities may be tax deductible.

As a registered federal non-profit you may be able to find Vulcan Community Charities under your employer’s charitable giving program. Donations are greatly appreciated as this organization is funded solely on donations from supporters of our functions.

Thank you for supporting our historic Winter Carnival legend. Your pressence has helped bring much joy to the city and surrounding communities! The Winter Carnival experience is a year-round celebration. We love you St. Paul.

Vulcan Sponsors

Our sponsors support us to bring the fight to Boreas year over year. Hundreds of sponsors have contributed to our success in that Winter Carnival battle. This list includes a number of sponsors who welcome fire truck pub-runs so please patronize them with a stop as often as possible through-out the year. Contact us to become a proud sponsor. We look forward to bringing Winter Carnival to St. Paul and the surrounding communities.

Bennett’s. Carbone’s Pizzeria. Croation Hall. Drkula’s. Emmett’s Public House. Gopher Bar. Hoover’s. Joseph’s, Las Tortilla’s Mexican Restaurant. Mancini’s. Minnesota Music Cafe. Mississippi Pub. Patrick McGovern’s. Poor House. Tapper’s / North 40. Tom Reids Hockey City Pub. Yarusso’s.