West St. Paul Days MAY 15, 16 & 17
2015
Supplement to the South-West ReviewWeek of May 10, 2015
Published by Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc.
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After all, the growth and develop-ment of the city is part of what the celebration is about. And with a reminiscent attitude of
last years paradise theme, some fun in the sun, delicious foods and the bright colors of the highlighted hot rods rolling through town, the celebra-tion is sure to be a great time. Its the kick-off to summer, says
Jen Baltes, vice president of the Cel-ebrate West St. Paul board of directors. Its a brand new theme, and it ties in really well with the city and all the car
shows that go on here.On any given weekend, she says, res-
idents can spot shiny vintage, collect-ible and antique cars cruising up and down city streets. Why not celebrate that? she says.Dave Wenda, president of the board,
confirms that it really is the start to the summer season of community cel-ebrations. By having [the festival] early in the
year like this, we also get more out-of-
PREPARE TO CRUISE WEST ST. PAULThis year the 25th annual Celebrate West St. Paul Days is themed Cruisin in West St. Paul. The fact that the
cruising will be slowed just a bit by the South Robert
Street construction project is an irony the festival
organizers wish to embrace.
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Kids rocked out with the Teddy Bear Band at Moreland Elementary during last years West St. Paul Days celebration.
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town residents to come to our city, Wenda says. And were not competing against anybody else.With the event running Thursday
through Sunday, May 14-17, Wenda says West St. Paul is the first of the summertime festivals, acting sort of as the lead piece in a domino effect, and that theres no other area parade that weekend.West St. Paul is proud to usher in the
fun.
New theme, same good timeAccording to the board, last years
festival was such a success that not much needed to change this year, as far as activities go. There will be all the traditional events, including the Grand Parade, the Vintage Car Show and the Royalty Street Dance.Most people have to drive, and com-
mutes can be a daily ordeal for folks tired in the morning and even more exhausted in the evening. But a cruise is personal. People
go cruisin for all kinds of reasons. Whether on two wheels or four, cruisin is meant to be pleasurable.And there will be plenty of leisure
cruising to be had, starting with the carnival. If your fancy is fried food, fast rides, or fair games, each activity will be at your fingertips.Hit the food vendors for hot dogs,
mini-doughnuts, root beer floats and much, much more. Forget about a selfie for a time.
Instead cherish a moment with your children, significant other, or friends using a photo booth to capture hugs, smiles or funny faces. If youre feeling lucky, enter raffles
and drawings to win prizes that are sure to make the night a hit. Take a break from the walking, and
throw almost literally your chil-dren into a bouncy house, or watch them slip down tall slides or go on fun rides.
Come one, come all to the carnival!
Theres a lot more going on at the carnival than food, photos and bouncy
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Children run about and enjoy the music as Brian Larson plays tunes at Dodge Nature Centers Rock the Barn event.see Crusin on page 5
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Along with running her studio, Corrine used to teach fine arts at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights. During her time there in the 1980s she choreographed musicals and
was an advisor for the Cheerleading and Dance Line programs. She reports shes now teaching the
grandchildren of former students.
Rockin the barnAfter the grand parade May 16, head
to St. Croix Lutheran High School at 1200 Oakdale Ave. for a family picnic from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Or hop over to Dodge Nature Center
at 1701 Charlton St. The nature cen-ter is inviting folks to its annual farm and music festival from 3 to 7 p.m. Attendees will be able to tour the farm grounds as well as the barn and see live animals up close. Folks will also have the opportunity
to participate in farm chores, play old-fashioned games and enjoy live music, face painting, ice cream and a raffle. For nature center admission pricing and more activity information, visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org or call 651-455-4531.
The car showLets not forget the cruisin inspira-
houses. Show up to see! The carnival will be open Thursday
from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Sig-nal Hills shopping center, 1201 South Robert St., just south of Butler Avenue. Tickets for carnival rides on Satur-
day are $1 each or 25 tickets for $20; or on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, pay $20 for unlimited rides.On Friday, May 15 go to the Cher-
okee Tavern, 886 Smith Ave. S., to watch the Royalty Street Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Theres a $10 cover charge, or its $5 with a West St. Paul Days button. Royalty will be admitted free.Youll want a good nights sleep on
Friday, because Saturday is the biggest, longest and busiest day at the festival.
Not tradition, not newIf theres one thing you cant miss,
its the West St. Paul Grand Parade on Saturday, the Twin Cities first parade of the season!The parade starts at 1 p.m.The route, while not new, is also not
old. After seeing the success of last years
new route and being satisfied with the results, planners chose to stick with that same course. Starting at Charlton and Butler ave-
nues, the parade will go down But-ler to Smith Avenue, and then down Smith to Annapolis Street, and finally Annapolis back to Charlton, where it will reach its conclusion.Or head over early. At 11 a.m. vis-
iting Royalty will be in the gymna-sium at the Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, 121 Butler Ave. W.
A new familiar faceThis years grand marshal in the
parade is Corrine Martin, a longtime West St. Paul resident.Were always looking for somebody
special, Wenda says. This year a mem-ber of the South Robert Street Business Association suggested Corrine.Corrine Martin is currently enjoy-
ing her 50th year in business in West St. Paul half a century of teaching dance at The Dance Center!Thats a very important thing for us
to acknowledge, says Wenda.Corrines School of Dance, also
known as The Dance Center, is a fam-ily-owned business that Martin began in 1965. Martin, still the owner and artistic director, has been teaching dance there ever since, offering classes in classical ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop, boys classes and Zumba.
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The Sibley High School marching band performed during the annual Grand Parade for West St. Paul Days last year.
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West St. Paul Days 2015 Schedule of Events
MAY 13
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MAY 14
MAY 14 TO 17
MAY 15
City of West St. Paul Open House5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Head to City Hall for the City of West St. Paul Open House.
Pizza Shop Vintage Car Show5:00-7:00 p.m. 1037 Dodd Road, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
CarnivalThursday 3:00-10 p.m.Friday 3:00-11 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.The Carnival will be back at Signal Hills. Enjoy fair foods such as cotton candy, popcorn, caramel apples, mini donuts, corn dogs, cheese curds, fresh squeezed lemonade and more.Unlimited rides $20.00 Friday and Sunday*Kids should be at least 32 inches tall to ride rides. Under 48 inches may require an adult to ride with for safety.
Royalty Street Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m. Cherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Avenue S., W. St. Paul, MN 55118. $10.00 cover charge. $5.00 with a West St. Paul Days Button. Royalty admitted free.
Family, Fitness, and Food Fair with Kiddie Parade and Teddy Bear Band9:30-11:30 a.m. Moreland Elementary School with Teddy Bear Band performance begins at 10 am.
Rock the Barn & Farm Festival3:00-8:00 p.m. Dodge Nature Center
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Top, folks congregate outside a bright and colorful fun house as others enter its enchanting realm. Bottom, children wait with anticipation for the Grand Parade to reach them.
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West St. Paul Days 2015 Schedule of Events
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. West St Paul YMCA with Silent Auction.
Royal Ambassadors CoronationStarting at 1 p.m. St. Croix Lutheran High School to crown the 2015 Royal Ambassadors for West St. Paul.
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tion for the 2015 theme. The Pizza Shop at 1037 Dodd
Road will host a multitude of special cars ones you dont get to see on the street too often during its Vintage Car Show on May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The grand finale Just because a whole lot of
fun is packed into Friday and Saturday, doesnt mean theres nothing left for Sunday. On the contrary!Start the final day of the festi-
val with the Kiwanis Breakfast and Silent Auction. Kiwanis Club members will cook up the sausage, pour the coffee and juice, and of course flip the flap-jacks.
Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. at the West St. Paul YMCA. But dont fear you night owls: you are given permission to sleep in. Food will be served until 1 p.m.
CoronationAfter breakfast, head over to
St. Croix Lutheran High School at 1 p.m. to crown the 2015 West St. Paul Royal Ambassa-dors: Miss West St. Paul, Junior Miss West St. Paul, and Little Miss West St. Paul. The corona-tion event is free with a West St. Paul Days button. The coronation marks the
official conclusion to West St. Paul Days, though folks will still be able to find time to sneak out for a few last thrill rides and deep-fried food before the sun sets on the weekends activities.
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