Parade Grand Marshal

Rosefest 2023 buttonThis year we are celebrate the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Roseville in 1948.

Community Grand Marshals

The Roseville Historical Society

The Roseville Historical Society was founded in 1977. The office and museum are located in the lower level of the Roseville city hall. The lead vehicle is a 2008 yellow Pontiac “Roadster” owned and driven by Wayne Griesel.  Riding with him is Alyssa Kroschel, President of the Roseville Historical Society. The second vehicle is a pickup owned and driven by Jonn Pillen.  Riding in the truck are members of the Society. The third vehicle is a 1940 Buick Special as a project car in Duluth Minnesota in June of 2000. It took years to do a body off frame restoration. The paint color Rainier Blue and the seats, door panels and head liner are all of the creect color and fabric. Dallas and his parents moved to Rose Township in 1939 and are still residents of Roseville.

The Roseville Historical Society Hours are Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and other times by appointment. The society has on display many artifacts that have been donated by Roseville residents. Also available are books detailing Roseville’s history


Roseville Historical Society

Celebrity Grand Marshal

Miss Minnesota

The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which awards educational scholarships to outstanding young women to help them academically and professionally. The Miss Minnesota Scholarship Organization is an official preliminary of the Miss America Competition, the nation's leading achievement program and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women.

Miss Minnesota has the opportunity to represent our state at Miss America. Wearing the Miss Minnesota crown, allows a young woman access to mentors in her field. It is a year of opportunity for many young women who find doors open that they may have never imagined. It is a chance to use her talents and passions to do something important for their communities and bring meaning to their lives. So far three Miss Minnesotas went on to be crowned Miss America!

The 2023 Miss Minnesota will be crowned on Friday, June 23rd.  The Rose Parade will be her first parade appearance!

Miss Minnesota 2022

Miss Minnesota 2022

Miss Minnesota 2023 contestants

Miss Minnesota 2023 contestants