If the highlight of the Fourth of July includes pageants, the Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 4th of July pageant, will be July 1 at the Holiday Inn. Registration and doors open at 10 a.m. Arrive 15 minutes before age group time.
Attire is red, white and blue for all boys and girls, birth - 5 years old. Pageant wear for 6 and up -- any color. Entry fee is $30 cash only.
Boys: 11 a.m. 0 - 23 months, 2-4 years, 5 and up.
Girls: 11 a.m. - 0 -12 months, 11:15 a.m., 13 - 23 months; 11:30 a.m., 2-3 years; 11:45 a.m., 4-5 years; noon, 6-7 years; noon, 8-9 years; 12:15 p.m., 10-11 years, 12:20 p.m., 12-13 years, 12:30 p.m., 14-17 years; and 12:30 p.m., 18 - 26 years.
Each queen will receive a crown, banner and trophy. There will also be a first and second runner-up in each division.
For information or to secure an entry form, call Ann Miller, 573-778-2774/778-0582 or Jill Worley, 718-8448. Entry forms may be mailed to 2008 King Road, Poplar Bluff, Mo., 63901, and must be returned by June 30. Deposit is non-refundable. If not registered on time, a $5 late registration fee will be charged. Additional information may be obtained at pbpageants@hotmail.com