Valley of Flowers: Queen Candidates Sought

Applications are available for queen candidates for the Valley of Flowers Festival

Candidates must be 16 years of age by April 30, 2009, a junior in high school, and a resident of Florissant. Sponsors do not need to be a Florissant business. The number of candidates is limited to 25, and they will be selected in the order in which the completed application is received.. Rules and regulations for queen candidates are included with the application. Completed applications will be accepted until Feb. 14, 2009.

Judging will take place at the James J. Eagan Center on Sunday, April 5, 2009. A dinner to recognize the candidates, sponsors and families will follow.

Candidates are judged on poise and personality. The winner will be announced after the Valley of Flowers Parade on Sunday, May 3. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded the queen upon completion of her reign along with many other gifts and prizes.

Call the Valley of Flowers office 314-837-0033 for applications or email valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal.net and an application will be sent to you.

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