360 degree aerial panorama of downtown St. Paul over the Xcel Energy Center. Visible landmarks include the Minnesota State Capitol, the Cathedral of St. Paul, and the Mississippi River.

Above zero temperatures and sunshine brought out the crowds on the first weekend of the 2004 Winter Carnival.

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The Vulcans pose with a Vulcan snow sculpture at Landmark Center on the last day of Winter Carnival.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty delivering his 2005 Minnesota State of the State address at the Mayo Clinic Support Center in Rochester, MN.

The 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival kicks off with the unveiling of the Ice Capitol. The Ice Capitol sculpture celebrates the 100th birthday of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

The U.S. Army puts the finishing touches on their entry in the 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture contest.

The Vulcans make their entry at the 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival.

The Vulcans Fire Truck Rides at the 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Snow sculpture of King Kong dressed in winter attire climbing the Foshay Tower. Sculptors Matt Peick, Scott Sayre, and Tony Horning took 2nd Place and the Vulcan's Choice award at the 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival Snow Sculpting competition.

Thinking it unfair to attack a St. Paul building during the St. Paul Winter Carnival, the team chose the distinctive Foshay Tower from neighboring Minneapolis for their design.

St. Paul residents line the Wabasha Bridge over the Mississippi River to watch the 2005 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks. Visible landmarks include downtown St. Paul and Harriet Island.

2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade

The St. Paul Winter Carnival King Boreas Grande Day Parade, at 5th St. W and Washington St. at the NW corner of Rice Park.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival King Boreas Grande Day Parade, at 4th St. W and Washington St. at the SW corner of Rice Park.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the River Centre ballroom.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Coronation at the River Centre ballroom.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Ball at Landmark Center.

Vulcans vs. Royals broomball game during the St. Paul Winter Carnival at Landmark Center.