[PHILADELPHIA, PA] December 4, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, made her first official visit to Pennsylvania as Miss America at The City of Philadelphia’s Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at City Hall, in partnership with Bank of America. The 60-foot tree, adorned with thousands of sparkling lights, set the stage for a festive evening headlined by singer Ashanti.
Cassie wowed the crowd with a lively rendition of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” spreading holiday cheer to families and attendees gathered in the heart of the city. Her performance added a joyful highlight to the evening, complementing the dazzling lights and festive energy of the celebration.
As the city rang in the holidays with music, lights, and community spirit, Cassie’s first appearance in Pennsylvania as Miss America 2026 made the night even more memorable.
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About Miss America
Miss America’s mission is Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose as the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women. Founded in 1921, the iconic Miss America program is also America’s largest provider of tuition-only scholarship awards for women, administered by the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.