NORTH WEBSTER - The North Webster Lions Club 78th annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching.
On June 22, one of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant, sponsored by the North Webster Lions Club, according to a provided news release. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television. The pageant is open to ladies ages 15-23. With years of history, the title of Queen of Lakes is still a very prestigious achievement that includes scholarship money, the release states.
Registration fees are $150. All registrations must be received by June 1. The applications and rules may be printed from the North Webster Lions Club website at www.mermaid-festival.com under applications. Information is also available on Facebook at Queen of the Lakes Pageant.
The Queen of Lakes Pageant will be held June 22 at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. Contestants must arrive by 10 a.m. All contestants must participate in the Mermaid Festival parade to be held at 4 p.m. and then participate in the Queen of Lakes Pageant being judged on “The American Dream” theme wear and formal gowns at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of the North Webster Community Center.
The organizational/informational meeting for the pageant will be June 1 at 10 a.m. at Ken Strong Productions.
The Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation Inc will provide scholarship certificates totaling $5,000 that will be awarded to the Queen of Lakes and her court to be applied to their college education. The Lady Lions will provide a $100 Community Service Award and a Miss Congeniality Award. Queen of Lakes parade prize scholarships awarded by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation Inc. will total $1,500.
Organizational meetings are being held now. If you are interested in helping with the planning of the 78th Annual Mermaid Festival Pageants, you are encouraged to reach out to a North Webster Lions Club member or contact them via Facebook if you are interested in volunteering to help with the pageant.