Little Miss Ocean City Will Be Crowned Friday Night

Ocean City, NJ -- A field of 23 bright and talented girls between ages 8 and 11 will vie for the title of Little Miss Ocean City this week.

More than $4,000 in scholarships and prizes will be awarded during the pageant, which beginst at 7 p.m. Friday night, Aug. 19, at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Reigning Little Miss Ocean City Sarah Rodriguez will crown her successor, after each contender participates in various stages of the contest.

These stages include a private interview with judges, scholastics, talent, and poise and composure.

Other special guests set to appear at this year’s pageant include former Little Miss Ocean City and reigning Junior Miss Ocean City Paige Aita, and McKayla Perry, the newly crowned Miss Ocean City for 2017.

The pageant, in its 27th year, is presented by the Ocean City Recreation Department.

Tickets are available through the Music Pier Box Office or by calling 609-525-9248.

The attached image is a file photo from a previous Little Miss Ocean City pageant.