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Columbus Day
Queen Contest
Be part of history! Apply now to become the next Bella Regina!
In a tradition as old as the JCCIA, every year the Columbus Day Queen Pageant is held to select a new reigning young woman.
2023 Columbus Day Queen Contest
Sunday, August 6th, 2023
Des Plaines Theatre
1476 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL
1:00pm
Eligibility Requirements:
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Contestants must be between the ages of 17-23
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Must be single and have never been married
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Must reside in the Chicagoland area
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Must prove Italian descent
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Must attend Columbus Day mass and parade
Click here for the 2023 pageant entry form
2022 Columbus Day Queen Contest
Sunday, July 31, 2022 - Des Plaines Theatre - Des Plaines, IL.
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2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen: Sofia C. with former 2021 Columbus Day Parade Queen: Isabella B., along with JCCIA Executive Director Jo Ann Serpico(right), and JCCIA Women's Division Member Phyllis Schoene (left)
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2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen: Sofia C., and her Court: Katrina G., Olivia G., Mia H., Alyssa O., Annette M., and Isabella R., along with JCCIA President Ron Onesti, and JCCIA Executive Director Jo Ann Serpico, JCCIA Members: Phyllis Schoene and Rosemary Ranallo, former Columbus Day Queens: Isabella Bucaro and Chelsea Baker, and JCCIA Avanti Group Leader Pasquale Gianni
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2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen Sofia C., with JCCIA President Ron Onesti
2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen Sofia C., with members of her court: Annette M.,(left), Olivia G., and Isabella R.(right) at the San Francesco Di Paola Festa
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2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen Sofia C.,and her court: Katrina G., Olivia G., Mia H., Alyssa O., Annette M., and Isabella R.
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2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen Sofia Console
2022 Columbus Day Parade Queen Contestants: Sofia C., Giulia D., Olivia D., Olimpia G., Katrina G., Olivia G., Gabriella L., Francesca M., Alyssa O., Olivia R., Isabella R., Mia S., and Tara V.