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[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.

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] November 27, 2025 — This Thanksgiving, Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, traded her crown for a hairnet, joining Food Bank For New York City to serve hundreds of New Yorkers in need.

[NEW YORK, NY] November 23, 2025 — The Miss New York Organization rolled out the red carpet this weekend as they welcomed home Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, with a series of spectacular celebrations in the heart of New York City.