Miss Firecracker pageant set for July celebrations
Published 8:42 am Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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By Angela Cutrer
Star correspondent
On Saturday, July 1, the city of Elizabethton’s Independence Day celebrations will include the annual Miss Firecracker Pageant.
“The Miss Firecracker Pageant is definitely a favorite to inspire patriotism in all,” said Amy Simmons, director of the pageant and reigning World’s Classic Ms. United States Tourism/Classic Ms. Universe All-Stars.
“This annual pageant will have open registration at the Covered Bridge stage from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The entry fee is only $15 and all contestants must dress their patriotic best. Anything goes. Casual, costume or formal. We encourage creativity, and most of all, having fun!”
The contestants will begin line up at 4:25 p.m., with start time at 4:30 p.m.. There will be six queens crowned from the following age divisions:
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Ages birth-2
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Ages 3-5
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Ages 6-10
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Ages 11-15
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Adults aged 21 and up
Age-division queens receive a rhinestone crown and sash and all contestants receive a mini rhinestone tiara for their patriotic participation.
Contact Simmons at 540-392-9138 through text or call to receive an entry.
