THE ROYAL KICKOFF RSVP

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen Scholarship Pageant.  To become a contestant, please complete the form below after you have reviewed the qualifications to compete and details for all required events for registered contestants.

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
• Must be of Irish decent

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

Important Required Dates for Contestants:

The Royal Kickoff - Required Event for Registered Contestants

January 10, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront
12:00 Noon

Your official headshots for the pageant will be taken at The Royal Kickoff.  Please dress professionally (Sunday best, Interview Attire).  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, or low-cut tops.

Pageant Practices:
February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dress Rehearsal:
February 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pageant:
March 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM