Love winter? The St. Paul Winter Carnival is still seeking candidates for Aurora, Queen of the Snows for 2026.

Related Articles

The 140th St. Paul Winter Carnival is less than 140 days away. Here’s what to know.

Fall arts and entertainment: New musicals include ‘Purple Rain’ and a Winter Carnival musical

As Queen of the Snows, Tessa Westlund joins the Winter Carnival she grew up loving

The application process is currently underway ahead of the upcoming carnival, which will be held Jan. 22-Feb. 1.

To apply for this volunteer role, you don’t need to live in St. Paul, but you do have to be at least 21 years old by Jan. 15, 2026.

Candidates must submit an online application, including a resume, by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 1.

The Winter Carnival’s cast of characters, including King Boreas, spend the 10 days of the festival making appearances and playacting the battle between winter and spring; they continue to make appearances throughout their yearlong reign.

Apply and get more info on the queen — and other roles in the Winter Carnival legend — at wintercarnival.com/p/traditions–the-legend/become-a-legend-character.