Optional Events & Scoring
The following optional competitions require an additional fee at registration.
Each contestant will have 2 minutes to present their talent. Please keep costumes age appropriate and limit the amount of props used. If you cannot set up on stage in less than 30 seconds, then we will have to ask you to leave props behind.
We also require that all Talent music be submitted via our online form at least 1 week before the pageant so our sound person can make sure things run smoothly and on time.
Each contestant will have one minute to deliver their speech. Contestants choose their own platform. Speeches do not need to be memorized, but a reasonable attempt at eye contact with the audience and judges should be expected. Delivery should be natural, enunciation clear, and volume appropriate. Information or opinion presented should be clear and presented in a logical order.
Each contestant will have up to one minute to perform their acting entry. Contestants may use a script from the River City Pageant website or use their own. Presentation may be for a commercial or dramatic monologue. Acting style should be appropriate to the content chosen. For example, if for a commercial, you should have a desire to purchase the pitched product. For a dramatic monologue, presentation should feel real and in the moment. For a comedic piece, you should be amused. Props should be kept to a minimum so as not to be distracting.
Upbeat modeling music chosen by River City Pageant staff will be played for Casual Wear competition. Each contestant will have 30 seconds to model their casual wear outfit. Contestants may create their own routine or use the X's on stage. Only props that can be carried during the routine and are part of the outfit (eg. umbrella, golf club, purse, etc.) can be used during the casual wear presentation.
For ages 4 and older, this is an optional competition and does not count towards a contestant's overall score.
Photos will be judged using a combination of composition, background, lighting, and contestant's poise and personality. For older contestants, hair, makeup, wardrobe, and accessories must all harmonize with each other. Because River City Pageant is a natural pageant, contestants in younger divisions (12 and under) must not have any noticeable makeup or heavy retouching. Contestants in older divisions are also encouraged to submit more natural photos as well. Glamour shots like those used in glitz pageants will not score well in River City Photogenic.
Please keep photos 8x10 or smaller and bring prints with you to check-in on pageant day. For the Baby division, Photogenic is a required area of competition and photos must be submitted online via our website 1 week prior to the pageant. All age divisions may enter Photogenic as many times as you like.
Photos will be judged using a combination of composition, background, lighting, and contestant's poise. Because River City Pageant is a natural pageant, contestants in the Baby Division (ages 0-3) must not have any makeup or noticeable retouching. Glamour shots like those used in glitz pageants will not score well in River City Photogenic.
Baby photos must be submitted via our online form 1 week prior to pageant. Contestants may enter Photogenic as many times as you like.
Complete Details can be found on our Baby's Division Page.
Each contestant will have approximately 30 seconds to model their choice of either a formal wear, party dress, or Spokane Pride theme wear outfit. Contestants may create their own routine or use the X's on stage. Only props that can be carried and are part of the outfit (eg. umbrella, teddy bear, purse, etc.) can be used during the Mini Model presentation.
Complete Details can be found on our Baby's Division Page.
There is no additional fee for the following competitions and contestants are automatically entered upon registration.
This competition is open to all currently registered contestants ages 6 and up. The award will go to the contestant with the highest combined number of Community Service hours volunteered within the last year and is chosen after Supreme Winners have been selected. Volunteer activities can be done anywhere, not just for Spokane Parks Foundation.
Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash, volunteer service plaque and is considered a part of the new River City Pageant Royalty. This title does not double crown. Depending on the number of entries received, there might also be trophies awarded in each age division. Submit Hours
All contestants who enter the Community Service Award competition and submit a minimum of 26 hours of service will be recognized on stage with a special award. Submit Hours
1) Registered contestants wanting to participate need to submit a photo online.
2) April 1st, all contestant photos will be uploaded to our People's Choice album on Facebook.
3) Like your favorite photo(s).
4) Like River City Pageant's Facebook Page.
Photos will start being uploaded to the Facebook album on March 1, 2019 and "Likes" will be tallied on April 10. The contestant with the most Facebook likes on their photo will win a trophy and a gift certificate for $20 to spend in the River City Pageant Store and 1st Runner up will win a $10 certificate. Winners will be announced at check-in on April 12th and recognized on stage on April 13th.
The contestant with the most monetary donations for Spokane Parks Foundation. Donations collected by River City Pageant will go directly to the foundation to help with park renovation projects as well as their Make A Splash program.
Online donations must be submitted no later than April 10 to be counted, but in person donations will still be accepted at pageant check-in. Winner receives a special crown, trophy and souvenir sash. Depending on the number of entries received, there might also be a medal awarded in each age division.
The contestant who collects the most new or like new swimsuits for Spokane Parks Foundation's Make A Splash program. Swimsuits will be distributed through the program to children in need in the greater Spokane region.
Winner receives a special crown, trophy and souvenir sash. Depending on the number of entries received, there might also be a medal awarded in each age division. Learn more now.
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NOTE: Crowns, trophies and other prizes are subject to change!
1) Registered contestants wanting to participate need to submit a photo online.
2) March 1st, all contestant photos will be uploaded to our People's Choice album on Facebook.
3) Like your favorite photo(s).
4) Like River City Pageant's Facebook Page.
Photos will start being uploaded to the Facebook album on March 1, 2019 and "Likes" will be tallied on April 10. The contestant with the most Facebook likes on their photo will win a trophy and a gift certificate for $20 to spend in the River City Pageant Store and 1st Runner up will win a $10 certificate. Winners will be announced at check-in on April 12th and recognized on stage on April 13th. Good luck!