Erath 4th of July Senior Pageants

FEES: Senior Divisions Contestants- $85.00

• Cash or Check/Money Order (payable to Erath 4th of July Association) (by the May 28th deadline)

The pageant entry fee is a donation to the Erath 4th of July Association and is not refundable after the deadline date.
Your registration fee includes festival T-shirt which is to be worn for the interview.

ADMISSION: $5 Admission or $8 Bracelet

• (Admission to be paid by everyone except the contestant. The $8 bracelet allows you admission to ALL of the pageants that day including Miss)
• Admission can be paid at the door or online. (Please show proof of purchase at the door if you choose to pay online.)

AGE GROUPS:

• Teen Miss: 14 – 16 years old (single, no children, never married)
• Miss 4th of July: 17 – 23 years old (single, no children, never married)
• Ms. 4th of July: 24 years and older (single, married, or divorced)

ATTIRE:

• Interview: Festival Best!
• **Please note a new change from the traditional formal suit attire for interviews to a more casual look that you would wear at the Erath 4th of July Celebration as its reigning Queen. You must wear our festival T-shirt provided to you in your registration fee for the interview.

• Pageant: Age appropriate Long Formal
  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.
  *Teen, Ms, & Miss Contestants will give a 30 second on stage introduction and will have a quick on-stage discussion.

ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL:

Thursday, May 30th at 6:00PM at the Erath Community Building, City Park Drive

• Please note that your contestant number will be chosen through a drawing by the contestants during rehearsal

PLACES:

• Senior Division Interviews: The Poche Home, 600 E. Derouen Street | Saturday June 1 ….…….. 11:00 AM
• Senior Division Contest: Erath Community Building, City Park Drive | Saturday June 1 ….……..… 6:30 PM

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS:

• All contestants must be single, never married, born a woman and live in Louisiana.
• All Birthdays must be on or before May 28, 2024.
• 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.

AWARDS:

• 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.
• 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. The Miss Queen will also be provided with a gift package. Upon the completion of her contracted duties for the year, the Miss Queen will be presented with a $500 Scholarship and up to $500 reimbursement on gas for festival travels. (see contract for details)
• All Queens are welcome and encouraged to travel to other festivals and events and represent the Erath 4th of July Association and our celebration.