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On Monday, Aug. 31, both groups of women, in the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen pageants, made their debut in front of family and friends at the Hilton West Palm Beach ahead of competitions this week. All 104 contestants took part in the longstanding tradition of signing the map of America.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Miss America Week has begun in West Palm Beach, marking the first time the pageant is being held in the city, which now serves as the headquarters of the Miss America Organization.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Miss America contestants are spending the week in West Palm Beach preparing for competition. But between rehearsals and interviews, delegates are also getting a taste of Palm Beach County attractions — and sharing some memorable answers along the way.

Sunny West Palm Beach is set to be decked out in red, white and blue this week as it hosts the Miss America pageant for the first time.

There she is! The 2027 Miss America Pageant kicked off Saturday here in West Palm Beach.

Cassie Donegan will perform an encore.
After singing the national anthem before the Daytona Duels during February’s Speedweek, Miss America 2026 will reprise her role before the Coke Zero Sugar 400.