NEW YORK: The Pageant Committee of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. wishes to inform all young ladies among the ages of 18 – 25 that we are still recruiting candidates for the Cultural Pageant that will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Angel M. Ortiz, Pageant Director, pointed out that this year there will be a lot of surprises & prizes for the Queen and her Court. He also mentioned that these young ladies have to comply with the rules and regulations of the Pageant.
Mrs. Madelyn Lugo, Chairperson, indicated that this year we are celebrating the 50th. Anniversary of Puerto Rican Parades in New York City therefore, it is very important that the Queen fulfills cultural and beauty qualifications so that, she may be a sample of pride to all Puerto Ricans.
Mrs. Lugo also mentioned that among some of the prizes that the Queen will win there will be a round-trip ticket to Puerto Rico where she will represent the Puerto Rican woman in the United States. She will also ride through the Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City scheduled for Sunday, June 10, 2007 aboard a majestic float with her Court.
For further information regarding Pageants rules and regulations, please call from 9:00am – 4:00pm (718) 401-0404 or Mr. Angel Ortiz at (718) 693-7547.

 

 

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