Visiting Dignitaries

Programs

Scholarship

Each year, the Queen of the Lakes and two Aquatennial Princesses are chosen to represent the festival and city of Minneapolis all over the state, nation and world. Fifty young women representing communities throughout the state of Minnesota participate in this once-in-a-lifetime program.

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Alumni

The Aquatennial have a rich history of Ambassadors who have represented the festival. From Minnesota’s top business leaders, media stars and people who have a great passion for the Aquatennial, these are the people who have made the festival what it is today.

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Visiting Dignitaries

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Visiting Dignitaries Page

The Visiting Dignitaries Program is an opportunity for select festivals throughout the nation and world to attend the Minneapolis Aquatennial. The Program is by invitation only and is a chance for people to experience the city of Minneapolis and the Best Days of Summer.

Festivals hosted in 2010: the Festival du Voyageur-Winnipeg, Canada; the Rose Bowl-Pasadena, CA; the Cherry Blossom Festival-Macon, GA; Fiesta San Antonio-San Antonio, TX; Oktoberfest-LaCrosse, WI; the Snow Queen Festival-Aberdeen, SD and the Minnesota's own St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Visiting Dignitaries Director: Jimmy Francis

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Programs

Scholarship

Alumni

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If you would like more information on our current Aquatennial Ambassadors and their roles please select a role below.

Welcome to the
Visiting Dignitaries Page