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St. Patrick's Mid-Hudson Parade Committee Inc.

Irish Rose Contest
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If you are a lassie 18-25, in tune with your Irish roots, and would like to compete for scholarship money and a possible trip to Ireland, please enter this contest!

Mid-Hudson Irish Rose Pageant 2010

Contest Rules:

1. All entrants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 years as of 3/7/10. Proof of age may be required day of pageant.

2. All entrants must be single, not of parent status and Irish by birth or decent.

3. All entrants must live in the Mid-Hudson area.

4. All entrants must be suitably attired in a dress. Most ladies wear a gown at time of crowning.

5. A snap shot (preferably close up) must accompany all application.

6. An application fee of $25.00 must accompany all entries checks made Payable to “Mid-Hudson Parade Committee”.

7. The winner, 1st and 2nd runners up must all march in the Mid-Hudson St.Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Goshen, NY.

Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of titles and prizes.

Particulars:

1. The interviews will be held at The Irish Cultural Center in Monroe, NY on February 27, 2010 . Entrants will be asked to speak briefly on their experiences, future plans, Irish roots and heritage. Please be dressed in interview attire.

2. The winner will be crowned March 7, 2010 during Irish Day at The American Legion Arthur Finnegan Post in Greenwood Lake, NY.

All entrants are required to attend wearing Pageant attire.

3. There will be three judges and the judge’s decision in final.

Prizes:

First Place: $250.00

Second Place: $150.00

Third Place: $75.00

The above prizes are courtesy of the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. This is a qualifying round of the NY State Rose of Tralee

Pageant. As winner you are required to participate in the New York State Rose of Tralee Pageant in New York City (more information to follow) and the entry fee as well as the dinner of the contestant’s escort will be paid for by the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Donna Goff

20 Cavalin Drive

Montgomery , NY 12549

(845) 457-7093

Click here to download application file