QUEEN'S PAGEANT
71st St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen Pageant
March 1, 2026
Are you an Irish lass with a passion for your heritage and community? The 71st St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen Scholarship Pageant is your chance to shine! Compete for the prestigious title of Parade Queen and win a scholarship to support your educational goals.
Qualifications to Compete:
- Must be a resident of the Great Lakes Bay Region
- Must be single (unmarried) without children or expecting a child
- Age Requirements
- Queen Contestants:
- Between the ages of 16-20 by the date of the pageant
- Princess Contestants:
- Between the ages of 13-15 by the date of the pageant
- Queen Contestants:
- Must be of Irish decent
Compete for Scholarships and the Lucky Title
Showcase your talents, poise, and knowledge of Irish heritage in this exciting competition. The winners will receive:
- Queen: $2,000 scholarship
- 1st Runner Up: $1,500 scholarship
- 2nd Runner Up: $1,000 scholarship
Scholarship Awards
Queen Division:
Queen: $2,000.00
1st Runner Up: $1,500.00
2nd Runner Up: $1,000.00
Princess Division:
Princess: $300.00
1st Runner Up: $200.00
2nd Runner Up: $100.00
Join the Tradition
Winning the title of St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen is a unique honor that allows you to lead the parade, represent our community, and celebrate Irish culture in a meaningful way. Embrace your heritage, compete for a scholarship, and become the next St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen!
Pageant Director
Grace Sayles (2020 – 2021)