Erath 4th of July Senior Pageants

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Teen Queen Contract
Miss Queen Contract
Ms Queen Contract

SATURDAY, May 24th, 2025

ERATH COMMUNITY CENTER (ERATH CITY PARK)
Pageant begins at 3:30PM

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:
  • Senior Divisions Contestants (Teen, Ms, & Miss) – $85.00 includes festival t-shirt ($15 late fee after May 15th)
  • The Pageant Entry Fee is a donation to the Erath 4th of July Association and is not refundable after the deadline date.
  • Contracts are available to view on the website with the forms. Queens will sign a contract following the crowning.
    Please review the requirements and expectations below.
DEADLINE:
  • MAY 15th is the entry deadline without a late fee.
  • Final entry deadline is TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 at 6:00PM.
  • A late fee of $15 will be charged for applications submitted after May 15th.
  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS:
  • All Teen & Miss contestants must be single, never married, born a woman and live in Louisiana. Ms contestants may be single, married, or divorced, but must be born a woman and live in Louisiana.
  • All Birthdays must be on or before May 24, 2025.
  • 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.
ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL:
  • Thursday, May 22nd 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.
AGE GROUPS:
  • Teen Miss 4th of July: 14, 15, & 16 years of age
  • Ms. 4th of July: 24 years or older (single, married, or divorced)
  • Miss 4th of July: 17-23 years of age
INTERVIEW:
  • TIME: 11:00AM (Arrival Time: 10:45AM)
  • LOCATION: Poche’ Home, 606 E. Derouen Street, Erath
  • ATTIRE: Festival Best! **Festival t-shirt and a casual look that you would wear at the Erath 4th of July Celebration as reigning Queen.
PAGEANT:
  • TIME: 6:30PM (Arrival Time 6:00PM)
  • LOCATION: Erath Community Building, City Park Drive
  • ATTIRE: 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 an on-stage question.
AWARDS:
  • All Queens will be presented with:
    Crown, Banner, & Award. 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)
  • First Runner Up and Maid will receive a medallion. In addition, the queens and court members will ride in the 4th of July parade on a float provided by the association.
DOOR ADMISSION:
  • $5.00 or $8.00 Bracelet
  • *ADMISSION IS TO BE PAID BY EVERYONE EXCEPT THE CONTESTANT*
  • $5.00 admission allows you entry into just one pageant.
  • $8.00 bracelet allows you admission to ALL of the pageants that day:
    Baby (9:00AM), Junior Divisions (3:30PM) and Senior Divisions (6:30PM)
For more information email or call:
Erath4thofJuly@gmail.com
Nicole at 337-224-9465
Sydney at 337-422-1888
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