6:30 pm performance by comedy legend and Emmy Award Winning comedian Louie Anderson returns to the Ames Center for New Years Eve.  Sharing the ups and downs of his childhood experiences as one of 11 children in Minnesota, Louie crafted comedy routines that rang true for his early club audiences while reducing them to helpless fits of laughter. Johnny Carson invited Louie to make his national television debut on The Tonight Show in 1984, and the rest is history. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comic Relief, as well as Showtime and HBO specials followed, making Anderson a household name. Don’t miss Louie Anderson’s annual performance live at the Ames Center on New Year’s Eve.

NEW YEARS EVE AT THE MUSEUM is a family friendly New Years Eve celebration from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Live music, art projects, light refreshments, beach ball balloon drop at 8 pm. This event comes with full access to the museum!


 

Since 1886, Minnesotan's have been participated in "The Coolest Celebration on Earth!" Festivities include a Grande Day Parade and the Torchlight Parade, Ice Carving & Snow Sculpting competitions and Frozen 5K & Half Marathon races.

Come and enjoy a host of fun activities as part of the celebration including, the Royal Coronation, Grande Day Parade, Outdoor Beer Dabbler,  Winter Carnival Medallion Hunt, Kid's Day,  Snow Sculpting in Vulcans Snow Park, Ice Sculpture Carving, Klondike Kate Cabarets,  Historic Art Exhibit and the Torchlight Parade. Events are held throughout the city,  with many centered in downtown Saint Paul in Rice Park and the Landmark Center.