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'Miss'd America' Pageant seeks contestants for Oct. 23 pageant

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Miss'd America 2020-21 Sapphira Cristal

ATLANTIC CITY The 30th Miss'd America Pageant will return to the Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, featuring lavish sets, incredible numbers, a Queens night at the opera theme led by the reigning Miss'd America 2020-2021 Sapphira Cristal. Carson Kressley will MC the event, which included a special performance by Grammy award winner Thelma Houston.

We are so thrilled to return to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with a bigger and better event, said Gary Hill, co-founder of Miss'D America. We are excited to bring the glamour of a pageant back to the Boardwalk and can't wait to welcome more people than ever to our incredible event.

Carson Cresley

A contestant search is currently being conducted in New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, Baltimore, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and many other states. Contestants are being asked to complete a submission form and a three-minute video of their talent for consideration by a very distinguished panel of entertainment industry moguls.

A portion of the proceeds from the 2021 Miss'd America Pageant will be distributed to various LGBTQ supportive charities. Since its inception, the pageant has donated over $450,000 to multiple organizations.

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $25, $45, or $75. Purchases can be made by visiting Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City's website or by visiting Ticketmaster.

Thelma Houston

VIP tickets are also available for purchase at $100 per ticket, which includes one complimentary drink and admission to an exclusive post pageant meet and greet reception. A Diamond Tiara table for eight is also available for $1,000, which includes bottle service, a complimentary bottle of champagne and admission into the post pageant meet and greet reception. VIP and Diamond Tiara purchases are available by calling the group sales office at 609-449-6037.

For information on contestant search, contact Mortimer Spreng at [email protected]