Erath 4th of July Junior Pageants

SATURDAY, June 13th, 2026

ERATH COMMUNITY CENTER (ERATH CITY PARK)
Pageant begins at 3:00PM

We are thrilled that you are interested in participating in our pageant as a contestant. We hope that this is an enjoyable experience and we look forward to getting to meet you. Below is some information about the pageant so that you will know what to expect.

ENTRY FEE:
  • Junior Divisions Contestants (Little, Deb, & Junior) – $65.00 ($15 late fee after June 1st)
  • (Optional) $10 Photogenic Entry Fee – Contestants entering the photogenic category should
    provide a 5×7 photo (or smaller) and bring it to the contestant orientation on June 11th.
  • The Pageant Entry Fee is a donation to the Erath 4th of July Association and is not refundable after the deadline date.
DEADLINE:
  • June 1st is the entry deadline without a late fee.
  • Final entry deadline is MONDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2026.
  • A late fee of $15 will be charged for applications submitted after June 1st.
  • Forms will be accepted digitally with online payment at www.erath4.com or can be mailed to:
Erath 4th of July Queen’s Pageant
P.O. Box 182
Erath, LA 70533
ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL:
  • Thursday, June 11th at 6:00PM
  • Erath Community Building, City Park Drive
  • Please note that your contestant number will be chosen through a drawing by the contestants during rehearsal.
PAGEANT:
  • TIME: 3:00PM (Arrival Time: 2:15PM)
  • LOCATION: Erath Community Building, City Park Drive
ATTIRE:
  • Little & Deb Miss contestants: Age Appropriate Pageant Dress
  • Junior Miss contestants: Age Appropriate Long Formal
INTERVIEW:
  • * Contestants should come dressed. There are no dressing rooms available, only bathroom facilities which must be kept clear at all times. Curling irons, hot rollers and such devices may not be used in the Building! Contestants competing from out of town may want to consider one of the local hotels but must make their own arrangements.

    * Little & Deb Miss Contestants should be prepared to introduce themselves on stage. A 30-second introduction is optional, but at least the contestant’s name and number. Junior Miss Contestants are required to give a 30-second on stage introduction.

    * Contestants will be briefly interviewed prior to the on-stage presentation. Contestants will be wearing their on-stage attire. This is informal and will allow the judges to briefly get to the know the contestants’ personalities.

DOOR ADMISSION:
  • $5.00 or $8.00
  • *ADMISSION IS TO BE PAID BY EVERYONE EXCEPT THE CONTESTANT*
  • $5.00 admission allows you entry into just Junior Division pageant.
  • The $8 all access bracelet allows you admission to ALL of the pageants that day:
    Baby (9:00AM), Junior Divisions (3:30PM) and Senior Divisions (6:30PM)
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS:
  • All contestants must be single, never married, born a woman and live in Louisiana.
  • All Birthdays must be on or before June 13, 2026.
  • Contestants may not hold any title (other than school related). Queens may not compete for any other title other than school.
  • All Queens must be willing to take part in events throughout the year as determined by the Directors of this contest.
  • All Queens must attend events such as: TV appearance (if any), the Festival Fais Do Do Night on July 3rd make themselves available for the entire day of the 4th of July for events such as the Grand Marshal’s Reception, ride in the parade on a float provided by the Association, radio and television appearances, etc. The Queens’ schedule of events will be coordinated by the Directors of this pageant. Final details of some events may not have been available as of the printing of this form and will be made available as soon as possible.
  • All Queens (and parents) must sign a contract detailing responsibilities and requirements.
  • Appropriate clothing and conduct will be maintained whenever representing the Association.
AGE GROUPS:
  • Little Miss 4th of July: Must be between the ages of 5 and 7 years old.
  • Deb Miss 4th of July: Must be between the ages of 8 and 10 years old.
  • Junior Miss 4th of July: Must be between the ages of 11 and 13 years old.
AWARDS:
  • All Queens will be presented with:
    Crown, Banner, award and will ride in the 4th of July Parade upon a float provided by the Association.
  • First Runner Up and Maid will receive a medallion; in addition, court members will ride in the 4th of July parade on a float provided by the Association.
For more information email or call:
Erath4thofJuly@gmail.com
Nicole at 337-224-9465
Sydney at 337-422-1888
Pageant Information - Step 1 of 6
Little Miss: 5-7 years old | Deb Miss: 8-10 years old | Junior Miss: 11-13 years old