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MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -The Miss America Tea Party serves as a meaningful gathering for young girls interested in the world of pageantry, offering them a chance to connect with accomplished titleholders and learn about leadership, service, and personal growth.
The event, held this past Sunday in Midwest City, highlighted the values of mentorship and community impact that are central to the Miss America Organization.

The former Miss New York is the 98th woman to hold the prestigious national pageant title

The singer and actress, 28, was crowned in Orlando on Sept. 7, 2025 after winning at the state level in New York

The singer and actress, 28, was crowned in Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 7, 2025, several months after she won her qualifying state pageant in New York

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Pageants may be beauty and makeup to you; but to Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, it’s not. It’s about a statement, a message to all. Donegan is visiting Springfield this weekend.

Queen Latifah, Idina Menzel, Eve, Kirk Franklin, Olga Tañón, and DJ Jazzy Jeff will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America events leading up to the big July 4th concert which will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.