Miss America Scedule of Events

Unlike one night local preliminary pageants, state programs and Miss America takes place over several days. Contestants are divided into “flights” and usually compete in three nights of preliminary competition. On the final televised night those who have the Top Ten preliminary scores compete in everything again and a winner is crowned.

State competition schedules vary; Miss Ohio requires contestants to stay in a host home in Mansfield for nine total days for rehearsals, events and competition. In the past Miss America contestants have spent a grueling two to two and a half weeks visiting our Capitol or other locations before extensive rehearsals, a famous parade, etc... in Atlantic City. I agree with many who assert that beyond talent or evening gown, the real competition is one of endurance!

Fortunately for this years Miss America contestants, a slightly more streamlined experienced will be had on the other coast. Their thirteen day schedule from The National Assoc. of Miss America State Pageants is below. Marlia's is in the Mu group. Tuesday she will compete in Swimwear and Evening Gown, Wednesday in Talent, Thursday in On Stage Question and Thursday morning she will have her private interview.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

Contestants leave for publicity and events in Los Angeles.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12

Contestants will appear on the Tonight show with Jay Leno.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

2pm: Arrival Ceremony at Aladdin – All Contestants – on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of Aladdin (Public Event)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

4pm: Fashion Show Mall Event – All Contestants – 3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard (Public Event)

MONDAY, JANUARY 16
8:30am – 1pm: General Rehearsal – All Contestants – Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)
1pm – 3pm: R.J.Reynolds “Right Decision, Right Now” Meeting – Aladdin Theatre (Tentative Site) – Aladdin Hotel (All State Representatives and State Executive Directors only)
3pm – 6pm: General Rehearsal – All Contestants – Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

8:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Alpha Group 1, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

9:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Alpha Group 2, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

11am – Noon: Evening Wear Rehearsal, Mu Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

11am: Opening Press Conference with CEO Art McMaster – Sapphire Ballroom B - Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

1:30pm: Swimwear Rehearsal – Mu Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

2:30pm: General Rehearsal – All Contestants – Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

8:00pm: First Miss America Preliminary Competition Show, Aladdin Theatre, (Ticketed Event)10:30pm – 11:30pm: Contestant Visitation, Alpha/Mu Groups – Grand Ballroom, Section C, Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

8:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Mu Group 1, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

9:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Mu Group 2, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

11am - Noon: Evening Wear Rehearsal, Sigma Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

1:30pm – 2:30pm: MAO General Meeting – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

2pm – 3pm: Swimwear Rehearsal – Sigma Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

2:30pm – 3:30pm: State Executive Directors Meeting with MAO Staff – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (State Executive Directors only)

3pm – 5 pm: General Rehearsal – All Contestants – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

8pm: Second Miss America Preliminary Competition Show, Aladdin Theatre, (Ticketed Event)10:30pm – 11:30 pm: Contestant Visitation, Mu/Sigma Groups – Grand Ballroom, Section C - Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

AM: Private Interviews- Mu Group

8:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Sigma Group 1, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

9:30am: Talent Rehearsal – Sigma Group 2, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders)

10am – 11am: MAO Teen Directors Meeting – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (Teen and Miss State Directors only)

10am - 5pm: NAMASP Trade Show – Grand Ballroom, Section A, Rooms 2 & 3 – Aladdin Hotel (Free to all badge holders -Ticketed event for others)

11am: Press Conference with Miss America 2005 and Former Miss Americas – Sapphire Ballroom B – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

11am – Noon: Evening Wear Rehearsal, Alpha Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders) 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Swimwear Rehearsal – Alpha Group, Aladdin Theatre (All badge holders) 2:30pm – 5pm: General Rehearsal – All Contestants – Aladdin Theatre – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

8pm: Third Miss America Preliminary Competition Show, Aladdin Theatre, (Ticketed Event) 10:30pm – 11:30pm: Contestant Visitation, Alpha/Sigma Groups – Grand Ballroom, Section C - Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

AM- Private Interviews: Alpha Group

9am– Noon: NAMASP Fourpoints Seminar – Grand Ballroom, Section C - Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

10am – 5pm: NAMASP Trade Show – Grand Ballroom, Section A, Rooms 2 & 3 – Aladdin Hotel (Free to all badge holders -Ticketed event for others)

11am: Press Conference with Host, Judges and Bob Bain, Sapphire Ballroom B – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

PM- Private Interviews: Sigma Group

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

10am – Noon: General Meeting with NAMASP Trustees, MAO Board of Directors and Art McMaster – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)

10am – 3pm: NAMASP Trade Show – Grand Ballroom, Section A, Rooms 2 & 3 – Aladdin Hotel (Free to all badge holders -Ticketed event for others)

5pm– 7pm: Miss America Final Competition Show and Crowning – Aladdin Theatre - All attendees should be seated by 4:30 p.m. (Ticketed event)

7pm – 8pm: Contestants Visitation & Awards Reception – Grand Ballroom, Section C – Aladdin Hotel (All badge holders)