Flanders Hotel, Dietz and Watson to Sponsor Mr. Mature America Pageant in Ocean City

Ocean City, NJ -- The Flanders Hotel and Dietz and Watson return as major sponsors of this year’s Mr. Mature America Pageant, Ocean City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer said on Tuesday.

The Flanders Hotel will provide its facilities for preliminary judging of the contestants. It then provides them with a full course dinner prior to the pageant.

Dietz and Watson will present each contestant with a ham at the conclusion of the pageant. In addition, the company has provided valuable signage to promote the show, which will be broadcast on GMA Pinoy, the largest TV network in the Philippines with stations throughout the United States and around the world.

The third annual Mr. Mature America Pageant takes place on March 12 at the Music Pier.

Longtime boardwalk businessman Hank Glaser and veteran journalist Dick Sheeran will receive “Lifetime Appreciation Awards” during the event.

Special senior guests will include the Gospel Choir of the St. James AME Church, Miss Senior America and Blues Legend Bubba Mac.

The pageant opens with a rousing and humorous dance routine choreographed by Jessica Albertson. All contestants participate in this crowd pleaser that sets an entertaining tone for the evening.

Contestants then compete in talent, poise and interview segments.

A new feature this year will be a Seniors Art Exhibit presented by the Ocean City Arts Center and Ocean City Fine Arts League.

Outstanding senior artists will display their work at the entrance to the Solarium of the Pier. Pageant attendees will be able to view the work before and after the pageant, which begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10.

To enter the pageant or to purchase tickets, call 609-399-6111 or email msoifer@hotmail.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the City Hall Welcome Center, 9th Street entrance.