ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, March 25, Senator Foung Hawj (DFL-St. Paul) presented a bill (SF 1763) to the Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee to provide Legacy funding to the ice castles and Winter Festival on Lake Phalen.
“The St. Paul Winter Festival is an opportunity to create community and warmth in the coldest time of the year,” Senator Hawj said. “The ice of Lake Phalen has always been used to create the Ice Castles, and now the castles will be built there again, turning the East Side into a magical destination for winter celebrations. As our city’s demographics change, this winter tradition continues to bring joy to people of all backgrounds, and carrying it forward builds a shared history for all East Siders to take pride in. I am proud to author this legislation to support the Festival and continue our winter tradition for people across the state to enjoy.”
The St. Paul Winter Carnival is the oldest ongoing winter festival in the US, dating back to 1886. It attracts over 50,000 annual visitors in its goal to foster a sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness.
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