Longtime sponsor and supporter of both the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, Donato's Floral of Maple Grove continues this year as AAO's Official Florist. Owners Maria Donato and Anna Donato-Ghani are extending a special offer in honor of the shop's Founder, Victor Donato, who passed away in 2014. Show your support of your community's Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate by purchasing a floral arrangement that will be delivered to her during Aquate

The AAO is pleased to announce AAO Official Photographer Andrew Sonnek has released an exclusive line of limited edition prints for the AAO Shop with 20% of all purchases benefiting the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. AFSonnek Photography is the AAO's second partnership with local artists to provide quality merchandise that benefits both their businesses and the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. The AFSonnek Photography: Exclusives for AAO Shop line includes s

The AAO is pleased to introduce a new product line, "Auntie Kay's Accessories: Exclusives for AAO Shop," providing unique pieces that benefit the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. When the AAO opened its online shop earlier this year, one of the goals was to partner with local artists to provide quality merchandise that benefits both their business and the Aquatennial Ambassador Scholarship Fund. We are pleased that Auntie Kay's Accessories of St. Paul is the first lo

The AAO is pleased to announce the Minnesota communities participating in the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program! View communities > This July, 54 candidates will be representing their communities during the Minneapolis Aquatennial festival. They will participate in a candidate program designed to provide personal and professional development opportunities, as well as many once-in-a-lifetime Aquatennial experiences. Just before the Target Fireworks on Saturday, Ju