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[BALTIMORE, MD] December 14, 2025 — For the first time in history, the Miss America Organization was represented at the Army–Navy Game. Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended the 2025 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium—also known as “America’s Game”—in Baltimore, Maryland, as a guest of USAA. The December 13 game continued one of the nation’s most storied traditions, pitting the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Black Knights) against the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis (Midshipmen). This year marked the rivalry’s 126th meeting and the seventh time the game was hosted in Baltimore.

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] December 7, 2026 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, attended the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Intrepid Museum in New York City, joining veterans, military families, and civic leaders to honor those lost on December 7, 1941.

[DALLAS, TX] December 6, 2026 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, made a special appearance at the Dallas Holiday Parade this weekend alongside Miss Texas Sadie Schiermeyer and Miss Texas’ Teen Emma Fossum.

[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.

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] December 2, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, attended the 2025 UNICEF Gala in New York City, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating the resilience of children worldwide and honoring the individuals and organizations working tirelessly to protect and empower them. The annual event unites global changemakers, artists, humanitarians, and advocates with a shared mission: ensuring every child is healthy, educated, safe, and respected. This year’s gala, along with supporters nationwide, raised an impressive $7.4 million to advance UNICEF’s vital programs.