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The Time is Now to Register for AAO Aquatennial Events!
It's July. It's Minneapolis. It's Aquatennial Time!
Deadlines are fast approaching for several of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization's Aquatennial Events. Here is quick rundown of the 2016 AAO Events.
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MASAA Senior Ambassador Coronation
July 19, 2016
10:00 a.m. Coronation
1:00 p.m. Ballroom Dance
Elks Lodge
Say farewell to the 2016 Senior Ambassadors and be among the first to meet the 2017 Senior Ambassador Crew!
July 19, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Millenium Hotel Minneapolis
This great event celebrates the current Aquatennial Ambassadors and welcomes the Ambassador Candidates from communities across Minnesota.
This is also the first judged event for the Candidates for the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew. Hosted by the 2015 Aquatennial Ambassador Family.
Tickets are $30 per person in advance only by Friday, July 8
July 19, 2016
6:00 p.m. Check-in
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Boat Cruise
Bohemian Flats
Please join us for a beautiful Mississippi River cruise with AAO Alumni, 2016 Ambassador Family, and the Candidates for the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew.
The Alumni Boat Cruise is presented by Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen Tickets are $30 per person in advance only by Monday, July 11
Meet the Candidates
July 20, 2016
12:00 p.m.
City Center
Meet the 56 Candidates for the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Crew and cheer on your hometown's candidate!
Each candidate will introduce herself and share what is important to her and her hometown during this judged event.
Emceed by the 2015 Minneapolis Aquatennial Princesses, Morgan Scheiller and Sonia Berdhal
This a free and public event.
July 21, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Millenium Hotel Minneapolis
This event celebrates current Aquatennial Commodore, Steve Robertson, and honors all past Aquatennial Commodores for their service to the AAO. The event includes dinner and short program, as well as ample time for socializing.
Expected attendees include the 2016 Aquatennial Ambassadors, International Visiting Dignitaries, the Candidates for the 2017 Aquatennial Ambassador Crew, Aquatennial Ambassador Alumni, AAO Members and more!
The evening will culminate with the announcement of the 2017 Aquatennial Commodore and Captains!
Tickets are $80 per person in advance only Attire is Semi-Formal
AAO & MASAA Alumni Dinner
July 22, 2016
5:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Midpointe Event Center
The soon-to-be-announced 2017 Aquatennial Commodore has asked to speak to as many AAO Alumni as possible during Aquatennial week. This influential person has committed to aggressively assist the AAO in continued progress and wants to share the specifics with you.
This event is supported by Aquatennial Admirals Ted Zwieg, Mary Niemeyer, Jim Erickson, Joe Johnston, Jim Patterson, Tom LaSalle, Dave Recker, Dave Hutton and Bob Orthey; as well as MASAA President, Bob Clark.
Tickets: $25 per person in advance only by Friday, July 15
For AAO & MASAA Alumni only
Rockin' the Waves Aqua Dance Party
July 22, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Midpointe Event Center
Featuring the band Rhino, this event was a crowd favorite in 2015 and a FUN fundraiser for the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Sponsored by SPIRE Credit Union
Tickets are $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door
Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation presented by SPIRE Credit Union
July 23, 2016
3:00 p.m. Meet & Mingle 4:00 p.m. Coronation begins
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Be among the first to meet the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Crew! The 56 Candidates for the 2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial Crew will each introduce themselves. Also appearing on stage will be the 2016 Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Family, Aquatennial Ambassador Alumni and International Visiting Dignitaries. Emceed by WCCO Radio Personality, John Hines and 2008 Queen of the Lakes, Charissa Gazelka The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Coronation is presented by SPIRE Credit Union
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. Purchase Tickets>
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