Saint Paul Winter Carnival - Protecting King Boreas and the Queen of the Snows since 1916

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Order of the Royal Guard

Protecting King Boreas and the Queen of the Snows since 1916

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2025 King's Guard

Hail the Guard!
From left to right: Edward Bova, Michelle Goedert, Captain Vinnie Berger, Steven Schwarting, Nicholas R Casci, Sergeant Kimberly Johnson.

Royal Guard Events

Latest News

2026

Pre-Carney Party - Winter Carnival kick0ff party

Jan. 17, 2026 - We will be announced the 2026 Kings Guards!
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

Location: Mama T's Castle Tap
Time: 8pm
Cost: Open to the public - 2026 pin for sale - Support the OORG.

2026

Guard Room - Speakeasy - Public Party

Both Friday's of Carnival.

Location: TBA
Time: 9pm to close
Cost: 2026 Guard Pin

2026

Monthly Board Meeting - OORG Members Only

First Thursday of the month.
Feb and July board meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month.

7pm at Mama T's.

  • February 5, 2026
  • March 5, 2026
  • April 2, 2026
  • May 7, 2026 - Annual Meeting
  • June 4, 2026
  • July 9, 2026
  • August 6, 2026
  • Sept 3, 2026
  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • Nov. 5, 2026
  • Dec. 3, 2026
  • 2026

    2026 Summer Parades

    The Royal Guard & Trooper are in:

    • Manitou Days Parade June
    • Kaposia Days Parade June
    • White Bear Ave Parade July
    • Little Canada Parade July
    • Pepperfest Parade August
    • North Saint Paul Parade Sept

    To ride the Trooper you must be wearing Blue and Guard member dues must be current. Family and friends welcome.

    2027

    Now Accepting Applications for
    2027 King's Guard

     Please Fill out our CONTACT FORM.

    Please contact the Commander for more information.

    The 2027 Captain has already been picked.

    We are looking for a 2028 - Must have completed a year as a King's Guard, be at least two years out from being a King's Guard and be a member of the Royal Guard in good standing.

    2025

    2025-26 Board of Directors

    Commander - Dave Pryor
    Vice Commander - Jeff Dekuester
    Treasurer - Joes Philipsen
    Secretary - Adam Bruns
    Sergeant at Arms - Micheal More
    Director -
    Director - Bryan Johnson
    Director - Kevin Dekuester
    Director - Randy Gould

    2026 

    2026 Dues Payment Link

    Please stay current
    Click Here to pay 2026 OORG Dues

    2026

    OORG Annual Dinner

    May 7, 2026

    Location: TBA
    Time: Social 5:30pm, Dinner at 7pm
    Cost: $TBA

    2026

    2026 Blue Coat Dinner

    October TBA

    The 2026 Blue Coat Dinner & Fundraiser
    Brought to you by the 2025 King’s Guard

    Location: Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View, MN
    Time: 5pm social hour, 6pm Program and dinner.
    Dinner Guest: $TBA; includes Social, Cash Bar, Buffet Dinner, Program, live & Silent Auction.

     

    Join the Guards

    Want to be a member of the 2025 Saint Paul Winter Carnival King's Guard?

    King's Guard Application

    GUARD PIn

    2026 Guard Pin

    Guard pin is needed to enter Guard Room