Five new Winter Carnival buttons were unveiled this morning by carnival royalty and Vulcans at an event at Salut Bar Americain in St. Paul.
This year’s buttons were created by St. Paul Pioneer Press illustrator and graphic artist Kirk Lyttle.
This year marks the 124th Winter Carnival, dubbed the “coolest celebration on earth,” which runs Jan. 21 through 31 around St. Paul. The buttons
Family activities – including free rides on the Vulcans’ fire truck – follow today’s unveiling. The event will end at 1 p.m.
Buttons are available for sale at today’s event, at 917 Grand Ave., and later at $5 apiece or $20 for a complete set. Buttons will also be available at Cub Foods, SuperAmerica and other area retailers. They can be ordered online at winter-carnival.com.
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