It's not all about glitz, glamor, crowns and sashes — at least not according to current contestants from across the country Over the decades, pageantry has become somewhat stigmatized due to pop ...

There were 18 participants, each of whom had a buddy to help them during the event. All the participants got crowns/tiaras and sashes. There were five judges, though this was not a competition. In ...

When I hear pageant, I think sequined evening gown, bouquet of red roses, a flood of tears sending streaks of black mascara down a perfectly made-up face. But this year, there was a brand new pageant.