This past Monday Stephanie, Liv, Olivia, Taylor and I attended the Woodbury Ambassador coronation. Besides our own coronation, it is crazy to think that this is the last coronation we will attend! After meeting the candidates the previous morning at the pre-parade breakfast, we were all very excited to see who we would get to welcome into the sparkle section. However, it was also a bittersweet moment because we realized we would have to say goodbye to the current Woodbury ladies: Kathy, Brittany, Breanna, Megan, Noreen, Alex, and Ava. They all did an amazing job representing their community! There was not an event where they failed to make us smile. When we were at parades they were always so much fun to be around! We are lucky in the fact that we get to spend the most time with the Woodbury ladies, as their coronation is just under two weeks before our own. We know Sherry, Abby, Kylie, Paige, Nadia, Imani, and Madyson will represent Woodbury well!

Rachel Wanger

2016 Junior Miss Inver Grove Heights

The only thing that wasn’t fun about the State Fair Parade event was parking far away. We had such a blast. The Timberwolves marching band and some of their dance team were behind us in the parade. They were so good! We wanted to dance on the float the whole time! We got to share a giant State Fair float with other royalty from various cities and organizations, and it was pulled by a tractor which was really neat! The parade route was a big circle, so my mom and brother got to see me go by twice by taking a short cut across the parade route! This parade was neat because after the parade I knew exactly where I wanted to go for snacks!

Hillary Tabuso

2016 Little Miss Inver Grove Heights

On Saturday, August 20th, Both Olivia’s and myself attended the pepperfest parade and spaghetti eating contest! It was nice to make some friends from our neighboring state and even meet up with other royalties from our surrounding cities. Our team, which included Olivia’s dad, Nick, finished in 4 minutes and 15 seconds! I ate my portion in a minute flat! It was such an amazing experience and I hope to see the pepperfest girls again soon!

2016 Miss Inver Grove Heights 

On Wednesday August 10th, we had our kick off dinner. This is one of my favorite events, because not only do we get to see the candidates in action but we also make a dessert that gets auctioned off. I was so fortunate to have my family and family friends there to support me along with my sponsor, Jessica from the Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital. My royal girls and I had prepared speeches to thank each section of our program. Mine was the sponsors. Without sponsors and a dedicated board, the program would simply not exist. This event is also when we start our “has been” process. We are honored to get a pin from the past royal girls who crowned us (not all were able to attend). I was given the pin by Kelsey, Miss Inver Grove Heights 2014. It was truly an amazing night filled with laughs and sugar because of our colorful circus theme.
Stephanie Fox

2016 Miss Inver Grove Heights

August 7, my court and I went to a Special Olympics Luau. This was also a candidate event. We helped set up decorations to make the VFW more like a luau. Once everyone was there the court and candidates mingled and had fun dancing with them. We also painted nails and faces. We played musical chairs and I got 3rd place! We helped serve pizza and desserts. We had so much fun! My favorite part was all the dancing, all my favorite songs played! The time went by so quickly, I wish it could’ve lasted longer.

Olivia Aura-Juarez
2016 Inver Grove Heights Junior Princess

My court and I went to the Rice Street Coronation. It was a blast getting to mingle with all the candidates and eating some yummy food! Their opening of the coronation was so cool; the current royalty were tour guides and the candidates acted as tourists going through Rice Street. It was so funny!  After that was the awards and crowning. It was sad to see the current royalty go because they were so kind all their reign but, it was nice to see the new court. The judges must have had a hard time choosing three out of the seven candidates because all of them were such wonderful nice people. When we were done with the pictures we went to get cake but there was none left! Well next time I say we go to the cake first then get pictures!

Olivia Aura-Juarez

2016 Inver Grove Heights Junior Princess

Saturday, July 30th, my royal sisters and I  participated in the Rosemount Leprechaun Days parade. The day was special to me because my dad pulled the float and my little brother came to help with the float set-up and ride along. My court visited with other royalty from Winter Carnival, Eagan, Oakdale, and Farmington. The parade route was packed with families and the crowd was at least ten people deep! It was a warm summer day. We were happy to have sunny skies above to celebrate the day.

Taylor Rose Ambrose

2016 Little Miss Princess of Inver Grove Heights

I am proud to be sponsored by the Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital. They are always so kind when I come to visit and they absolutely love to help all animals! I am so thankful to have had them as a sponsor throughout this crazy, wonderful year! They are always happy to see me walk in and talk to me about past and future events. They really enjoy knowing what I have been doing the past year! Jessica has been a huge help to me during this year and I cannot thank her enough. Don’t paw around if looking for a vet, The IGH Animal Hospital is amazing!