Join us at the second Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s RONDO NIGHT!  Enjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC Rondo artists, businesses, and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from West Indies Soul while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo.  Door prizes too! It will be a night to remember…we can’t wait to see you! This event is coordinated by Rondo Roundtable member organizations and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, and supported by the Saint Paul Star Program, Xcel Energy, Sunrise Banks, ReConnect Rondo, and the Rondo Roundtable. Click this link for a FREE ride pass from Metro Transit.

On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Rondo Commemorative Plaza held our 6th annual “Every Brick Counts” Ceremony, to honor those who have purchased bricks along the plaza’s History Walk. This year, twenty-seven bricks were installed, reflecting memories of families, friends, businesses, and organizations connected to Rondo. The event was streamed virtually on Zoom, and we had participants from across the world. A video of the event is available here. This video showcases Executive Director Marvin Anderson’s speech and features three interviews with brick purchasers about their ties to Rondo. Our “Every Brick Counts” Ceremony is an annual celebration held in September. Please join us next year! 

Join us on June 19th for RCODE’s celebration of Juneteenth! In addition to speakers, music, and awards, we are inviting employers with semi-skilled and skilled job openings to participate in a job fair with individuals between the ages of 18-26. Our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Marvin Dunn, Jr., the founding Chair of the Department of Psychology at Florida International University. Food will be available from Ninja Street Foods, The Cave Cafe, and Good Life Eatables. Exhibitors include the Ramsey County Historical Society, St. Paul Fire Department, and the Science Museum of MN. We can’t wait to see you there!

The sale of commemorative bricks for installation in the Commemorative Plaza’s History Walk has already begun. Go to https://rcodemn.org/buy-a-brick for more information!