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[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] January 17, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan opened the Frederick Anderson fashion show at The Colony Hotel in West Palm Beach, stepping onto the runway in one of the city’s most iconic venues and further cementing West Palm Beach’s growing presence on the national fashion stage.

[ORCHARD PARK, NY] December 28, 2025 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan took center field at Highmark Stadium to perform the national anthem ahead of the Buffalo Bills versus Philadelphia Eagles game.

[ARLINGTON, VA] December 23, 2025 — As announced in an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, the Miss America Organization is proud to share that, beginning this year, the newly crowned Miss America will serve as an honorary USO Global Ambassador during her year of service. This alliance reflects Miss America’s long-standing commitment to leadership, service, and making a meaningful impact in communities across the country.

[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.