“You’re really playing the part of a cowgirl,” Cronauer reminded her young protegees as they practiced kicking, spinning around and slapping their thighs during rehearsal at the Blight studio. The parade lineup also included high school bands, drill teams, Scout groups, firefighters, cheerleaders and the Miss America contestants. In Atlantic City, the girls expected to perform as a team with dancers from many other schools.
“Your teachers just have to know you can hack it.” There were no auditions for taking part in the parade, instructor Lindsey Reichard Cronauer said. They knew they’d wear not fancy high heels but comfortable black sneakers, which they expected would make it easier for them to march and dance and smile their way through the 2-hour parade as representatives of the David Blight School of Dance. 12 Miss America Parade along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
The girls who have noticed years of fancy footwear, often designed to represent a contestant’s home state, were busy last week practicing a routine for the Sept. “Last year it rained a lot and Miss Maine was the only one who was prepared,” said Katie Fitzgerald, 11, of Mountain Top. “Seashells,” said Morgan Thomas, 13, of Plains Township. “I saw some with rhinestones,” said Adrianna Shaffer, 11, of Ashley. “Once somebody wore coal miner shoes,” said Madison Dompkosky, 13, of Mountain Top. WILKES-BARRE - When Miss America contestants “show off their shoes” in a traditional pageant-weekend parade, what do curious spectators see? Perillo, director of Making a Difference MinistriesĢ p.m.-4 p.m.Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. It features tennis courts, a fitness trail, a pond, walking paths, a running track, softball fields, volleyball courts, pavilions, a parking area, and more.Ĭherry Blossom Festival entertainment schedule:ġ1:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.: Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barreġ1:55 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Turi Studio of Danceġ2:20 p.m.-12:40 p.m.: Fusia Dance Companyġ2:45 p.m.-1:05 p.m.: Rebekah’s School of Danceġ:10 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Symmetry Dance Companyġ:35 p.m.-1:55 p.m.: The Conservatory of DanceĢ p.m.-2:20 p.m.: David Blight School of DanceĢ:25 p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Emerald Isle Step DancersĢ:50 p.m.-3:10 p.m.: Take the Stage Center for the Performing Artsģ:15 p.m.-3:35 p.m.: Scranton Dance Centerĥ p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Dallas High School Jazz Bandġ1 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Cherry Blossom Festival Pageantġ p.m.-2 p.m.: “The Followers” Christian band with Stephen L. Given to the city by the Kirby family, the park welcomes hundreds of thousands each year as the setting for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held during the last weekend of April, the city’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, and countless other community events. Wilkes-Barre’s beautiful 52-acre Kirby Park is one of the region’s most valued recreational resources. See the Facebook event page for details on the competition. until 12:30 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. Additionally, the Cherry Blossom Festival will host its first pageant from 11 a.m.
On Sunday, the Giants Despair Hillclimb Association will showcase their race cars all day. In honor of Earth Day, the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation will also host a t-shirt tie dye activity on Saturday. On Saturday, the 11th annual Pirouettes in the Park will celebrate the art of dance and provide an opportunity for dancers of all ages to perform in a fun, supportive environment from 11 a.m. It is family friendly, though pets are not permitted in Kirby Park during special events. both days at Kirby Park (160 Market St., Wilkes-Barre). The city of Wilkes-Barre will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Kirby Park on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 with food and craft vendors, amusement rides and games, and live entertainment, including music and dancing. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email
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