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The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce began the Miss Weslaco Pageant in 1956 and has continued the tradition. The pageant was organized by different production companies over the years, however is now back under the full coordination of the Weslaco Chamber. The pageant now called the Weslaco Royal Pageant is a long-standing initiative and community wide event to support the personal growth and leadership development of our youth.
The initiative is widely supported by chamber members and businesses alike. This competition represents not only beauty and grace, but intelligence, leadership and effective communication skills.
Participants selected to represent Weslaco Royal titles will be a part of the Weslaco Royal Court and represent the Weslaco Chamber and City of Weslaco at events and programs across the community and Rio Grande Valley!
Check back with us in
October 2023 for the 2024 Application!
2023 Weslaco Royal Court
Miss Weslaco 2023
Rachael Garcia
Weslaco High School
Junior Miss Weslaco 2023
Victoria Barerra
B.Garza Middle School
Little Miss Weslaco 2023
Charlotte B. Jimenez
Margo Elementary
Miss Texas Onion Fest 2023
Vivian Tamez
Weslaco High School
Mr. Weslaco 2023
Zeke Aldrete
Weslaco High School
2023 Weslaco Royal Court
About the Weslaco Pageant
The 2024 pageant titles are outlined below with eligibility criteria
Little Miss Weslaco
Must be in 1st grade
Reside in Weslaco for a minimum of 1 year
Attend school in Weslaco
Junior Miss Weslaco **New Category
Must be in 6th or 7th
Reside in Weslaco for a minimum of 1 year
Attend school in Weslaco
Miss Weslaco
Must be a sophomore or junior in high school
Reside in Weslaco for a minimum of 1 year
Attend school in Weslaco
Mr. Weslaco
Must be a sophomore or junior in high school
Reside in Weslaco for a minimum of 1 year
Attend school in Weslaco
Miss Texas Onion Fest
Please note that the first runner up in the Miss Weslaco category will assume the title and responsibilities of Miss Texas Onion fest
- Enrichment Program 1- Etiquette Class: TBA| BVEC Conference Room
- This enrichment day will be focused on Etiquette and leading with grace. Lunch will be provided for contestants. Parents may purchase lunch tickets at the chamber.
- Dress Code: Sundays Best
- Program Ad sheet Due
- Short Bio of contestant Due
- Enrichment Program 2- Leadership and Coaching: TBA| BVEC Conference Room
- This enrichment day will be focused on pageant prep, leadership and coaching
- Dress Code: Sundays Best
- Fashion Wear Description Due
- Deadline to purchase Ad: TBA-can be submitted as soon as possible. Checks must be made out to the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Interviews: TBA | 9AM-2PM
- Dress Code: Sundays Best/Business Professional
- Resumes are Due February 1, 2023- Email a copy
- Opening Number Practice: *Updated
- Practice 1: TBA
- Practice 2: TBA
- Dress code: work out attire, comfortable shoes and if available dressy shoes to be used during opening number
- Rehearsal Date: January 26, 2024 at WISD Performing Arts Center
- Rehearsal will begin promptly at 6PM (BE ON TIME)
- Bring your pageant day shoes for practice on stage
- You will practice your walking pattern on Stage, Opening number, and award formation.
- Contestants will also vote for their Miss Congeniality Award! (more instructions will be provided at rehearsal)
- If you pre-purchased tickets we will provide those to you today, however you can purchase online or at the door on Saturday. (Programs will be provided on Saturday)
- Fashion Wear Descriptions: Submit a 2-3 sentence description of how your fashion wear reflects your personality or the theme.
- Contestant Bio: (75-100 words) about the contestant. This bio will be read at the Weslaco Royal Pageant during their formal wear walk. This bio should share positive highlights about the contestant including what school they attend, any programs they are a part of. Make sure to include the contestant's name and parents/guardians names in the bio.
- Contestant Intro: No more than 30 seconds long
- Pageant Date: January 27, 2024 at WISD Performing Arts Center
- Arrival Time: 1PM (ALL contestants must be in the Auditorium dressing rooms by this time! NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Parents will be allowed in the dressing room area from 11AM-12:45PM. At 1PM sharp all parents with the exception of the mothers of the littles will be asked to exit and wait in auditorium.
- Pageant will begin at 3PM (Doors open at 2PM)
- NOT ALLOWED IN AUDITORIUM: Food/Drinks, Balloons, horns/poppers.
- Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10
- Programs can be purchased at the door for $10
Planning for the Pageant!
Here are some helpful tips/details for your you as you prepare for the pageant.
- Call the chamber (965-968-2102) to ensure your application has been received and is complete and that have been added to the competition roster!
- Pageant Theme: TBA
- Areas of Competition:
- Participation in Pre-Pageant Activities
- Interview
- Personal Introductions
- Fashion Wear Competition
- Fishbowl Questions (All Contestants)
- Formal Wear Competition
- Finalist Questions (only Miss/Mr Weslaco)
- Create a short bio for the contestant. This bio should share positive highlights about the contestant including what school they attend, any programs they are a part of . Make sure to include the contestant name and parents/guardians names in the bio as well!
- Award Categories:
- Miss Congeniality
- Most Photogenic
- People's Choice (votes will take place at the pageant)
- Best Dress (all female categories)
- Best Fashion Wear
- Best Dressed (Mr.Weslaco)
- After Pageant: Score cards will not be released, however Judges note sheets will be available upon request, and only available if notes were provided by judge. To review contact the chamber and make an appointment to review at the chamber office.
Weslaco Royal Court Winners History
Pageant Contact
Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
956.968.2102
chamber@weslaco.com