The651.com

If we celebrated our birthdays this long, we’d be called self-absorbed, self-obsessed, narcissistic and the like. But in the case of the iconic St. Paul Hotel, a year-long b-day party is fully necessary. After all, 100 years as one of the state’s most legendary hotels and architectural landmarks isn’t exactly something to take lightly.

To make things more official, Mayor Chris Coleman will declare this Monday, July 12th “Saint Paul Hotel Day” — how cool is that? And of course, the grand Saint Paul Hotel plans to celebrate in old-timey style, with a charming ice cream social across the street in beautiful Rice Park. Take an early afternoon siesta by the park fountain and cool off with $1 scoops of Kemp’s ice cream (proceeds go to benefit the downtown St. Paul based Listening House). You’ll also be treated to an performance by the Capital City Wind Ensemble headed by Mary Livingston as part of St. Paul’s “Music in the Park” series. Kind of the perfect way to kick off boring old Monday, if you ask us!

The event runs from 11:30am to 1pm in Rice Park. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Saint Paul Hotel Ballroom.

For more info visit www.saintpaulhotel.com