MARDI GRAS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA MISS, JUNIOR MISS, MS, & TEEN MISS QUEENS
(Fill in applicable spaces and do not add pages or write on back)

Must be within age group of competition, November 7, 2026

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules and expectations of the Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant and Zero-Tolerance Agreement. My signature confirms my commitment to conduct myself in a manner befitting a Queen and to uphold the dignity and reputation of the organization. I understand that inappropriate, disrespectful, or negative behavior by myself or individuals affiliated with me may result in disqualification from the current and/or future pageants and/or relinquishment of my title. Please read all entry form information carefully before signing. Your signature indicates your agreement to these terms.

**ZERO TOLERANCE AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH ENTRY FORM.**
PLEASE BE OBSERVANT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Please feel free to contact Crys Acuff (Director) at crysmgswlapageantdirector@gmail.com

MISS DIVISION: COMPLETE FORM, ZERO-TOLERANCE AGREEMENT, AND $125.00 ENTRY
TEEN MISS, JUNIOR MISS, & MS DIVISION: COMPLETE FORM, ZERO-TOLERANCE AGREEMENT, AND $100 ENTRY
TINY MISS, PETITE MISS, LITTLE MISS, & DEB MISS: COMPLETE FORM, ZERO-TOLERANCE AGREEMENT, AND $85 ENTRY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 (NO EXCEPTIONS & NO DOOR ENTRIES) - Non-refundable
Make checks payable to:
Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana (MGSWLA), put in memo contestant's name
Email or Mail to:
Crys Acuff
316 Madison Crossing Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70665
crysmgswlapageantdirector@gmail.com or mgswlaqueenspageant@gmail.com

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teenjuniormsmiss-pageant-entry-november--2026

Contestants for Teen, Junior, and Miss Mardi Gras of SWLA must be single, never married, or have been pregnant. Miss, Ms., Junior, & Teen Miss contestants must never be or have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a felony. Contestants must have been born female. Junior Miss or Miss must not live with a significant other (he/she). LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: Contestants must be residents or go to school in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis only, OR this may include parents, stepparents, guardians/grandparents, and/or family members residing in one (1) of the five (5) parishes listed, or parents, stepparents, guardians/grandparents, and/or family members owning property in one (1) of the five (5) parishes listed. Miss Queen will go on to compete at the LAFF Queen of Queens pageant. 2027 Miss, Teen Miss, Junior Miss, & Ms. Queens, must promote and participate in all MGSWLA events (at the Director's discretion and will be given a list), including meetings, parades, media publicity, Mardi Gras balls/events, and gatherings.

Teen & Junior Miss MGSWLA winners may not hold more than ONE other local/organization/fair/festival/state titles, nor do any State/National titles while Queen without written permission from the pageant director. Ms MGSWLA may NOT hold another title during her reign, nor do any State/National titles while Queen without written permission from the pageant director. Miss MGSWLA may NOT hold another title during her reign, nor compete in any other form of pageant or pageant system.

Queens will reign over the 2027 Mardi Gras of SWLA Events.
12th Night-January 2nd, 2027, is when the 2027 Royalty Reigns Begins.
Queens MUST be present on Tuesday, January 12th, 2027, for the MGSWLA meeting at 6:00 PM for their official introduction to the Executive Board, Board, and Krewe Representatives.
*2 mandatory meetings will be at the Executive Board, Board, and Pageant Director's discretion. The other 2 mandatory meetings will be at Queen's discretion. Mardi Gras of SWLA Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

INTERVIEW (JUNIOR, MS, & MISS): Nice Interview Style Suit/Dress

EVENING GOWN: Floor Length Formal Gown ONLY

Teen, Ms., Jr. Miss, and Miss will have an On-Stage Introduction and Evening Gown Presentation. Each division has a 30-second or less on-stage introduction. The introduction will be contestant's name, contestant's number & favorite Mardi Gras event and/or history. On-Stage Introduction & Evening Gown Competition will be scored on introduction content, delivery, beauty, modeling/poise, and overall appearance.

Please submit an 8x10 or smaller color or black and white photo, unframed, with name and division for the photogenic division. BRING PHOTOS TO REGISTRATION. DO NOT MAIL.

• Competition starts promptly at 1 pm
• Ms., Junior Miss, & Miss Contestants will compete in the Interview (7 minutes for Ms/Jr. Miss & 10 minutes for Miss) and will be scored on knowledge of Mardi Gras and information obtained in personal bio, conversational ability, poise, and overall appearance for their Interview.
• ***Teen Miss contestants will NOT compete in the interview portion. ***

Teen Miss, Ms., Junior Miss & Miss Contestants will compete in the Mask Competition during the opening of the On-Stage Event.

• Contestants MUST supply and design a Mardi Gras Mask on a stick.
• During this competition, they will present and parade their mask creation on stage.
• The Mask Contest will be scored for the overall beauty of the mask and originality. There will NOT be a speech introduction/presentation that is given during the mask competition. The winner of the Mask competition will be named separately from the winner of the overall pageant winner.
• The winner's mask will be displayed in the Mardi Gras Museum of Southwest Louisiana for the year following the pageant. Mask scores will not be included in the final score for Queen and Alternates.

PLEASE NOTE: The dressing rooms will be limited to the contestants and one person to help them due to space limitations. Hair & makeup people are allowed to set up, just be mindful of the space limitations.

• Contestants must be residents or go to school in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis only, or this may include parents, stepparents, guardians/grandparents, and/or family members residing in one (1) of the five (5) parishes listed, or parents, stepparents, guardians/grandparents, and/or family members owning land in one (1) of the five (5) parishes listed.
• You must compete in the Age Division you are on November 7, 2026. January 5, 2027, will be the official start of your reign.
• Scores will not be mailed out. The scores will be sent via email. Please Allow 3-4 weeks post-pageant to receive your scores.
• Modeling formation will be a basic "T", with one "X" in the back and three across the front of the stage. The judges will be in front of the stage.
• Bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated by a contestant or the contestant's representative (sponsor or parent) your contestant will be disqualified, and you will be required to leave without the benefit of a refund. Please refer to the Zero-Tolerance Agreement all actions that are taken to be taken by the Director's discretion.

Queens will be required to attend all events scheduled by Mardi Gras of SWLA (Director's Discretion) & media publicity promotion and with proper attire and behavior befitting of their Title. The queens will be required to wear white polo shirts (which will be monogrammed at the queen's expense), and black pants/skirts/capris at casual events. They will be required to wear floor-length gowns in all parades and formal appearances during their reign over the festival season. Queens MUST be present at the MGSWLA meeting on Tuesday, January 12^th, 2027, to be formally introduced as the 2027 MGSWLA royalty.

Teen & Jr. Miss MGSWLA winners may not hold more than ONE other city/parish/fair/festival/state titles (total 2), nor do any State/National title while Queen without written permission from the pageant director. Ms and Miss MGSWLA may not hold another title during her reign.

Rosa Hart Theater will be open November 6th, from 1:00-4:00 PM or
November 7th at 7:00 AM for practice and after morning pageant
Photos must be turned in by registration Nov. 7th, 2026
Score Sheets will not be posted. It may take 3-4 weeks for score sheets to be emailed out.

If contestants do not live or go to school in 1 of the 5 parishes listed above, please list the relationship and address of the person(s) to the contestant who resides or owns property in 1 of the 5 Southwest Louisiana parishes listed above. Refer to the limitations in the entry form.

Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant
Teen, Ms, Junior Miss, and Miss Mardi Gras
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Lake Charles Event Center - Rosa Hart Theater - Lake Charles, LA
The doors will open at 7:00 A.M. for Hair & Make-up
Registration: 8:00 AM Interview: 1:00 pm On-Stage Competition: 5:00 pm
Admission: $10.00 Children 12 Years and Under: $5.00
One parent/guardian admitted per contestant & will receive armband at registration.
All other Guest(s) must purchase admission.

Happy Mardi Gras! We sincerely appreciate your interest in participating in the Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant! Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana is proud to be part of the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana. We take great pride in the outstanding Queens selected to represent our organization and our region. The ultimate mission of our pageant is to promote and celebrate Mardi Gras throughout Southwest Louisiana. Our Queens represent Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana at various events throughout the region and, in some cases, across the country. As an organization, we strive to create an image of beauty, honor, dignity, and respect, and we expect our Queens, contestants, volunteers, and everyoneinvolved with our pageant to uphold and reflect these values.

The Miss Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana and her sister Queens travel many miles throughout the year to promote our area's Mardi Gras traditions, festivities, and communities.The 2027 Miss Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana will be eligible to compete at the 2028 Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (LAFF) Convention. If she receives an invitation to attend the Mystic Krewe of Louisiane Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C., attendance will be required as part of her responsibilities as Miss Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana.

The Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Queens Pageant is excited to announce our partnership with the Miss Louisiana Elementary, Miss Louisiana Jr. High, Miss Louisiana High School, and Miss Louisiana Collegiate America Pageant System. Through this partnership, the appropriate Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana
titleholder will have the opportunity to represent Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana on the national stage during the following year. Eligibility and participation will be based on the titleholder's age and current school year. Additional information regarding the national competition, eligibility requirements, and the opportunity to represent Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana will be provided to the titleholder when applicable.

The Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Executive Board, Board Members, and Krewes hope you enjoy experiencing the wonderful world of Mardi Gras through your participation in our Queens Pageant. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the traditions, excitement, friendships, and spirit of Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana with you!

Warm regards,
Crys Acuff
Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana
Pageant Director