WHAT: Miss Arizona has a cactus-themed ensemble, The famous Hollywood sign adorns Miss California’s shoes and since Virginia is for lovers, Miss Virginia will be dressed as Cupid. The Miss America Organization has announced the highly-anticipated return of a beloved tradition, the Miss America Parade, renamed the “DSW Show Us Your Shoes Parade” presented by DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse!  The parade will be hosted by the incomparable Robin Leach, who will serve as Master of Ceremonies and will feature the 53 current Miss America contestants showcasing their own unique shoe and costume creations along with a number of former Miss Americas.  In addition, to commemorate the pageant’s 90th anniversary, it will be announced that the following day, Saturday, Jan. 15 will officially be “Miss America Day” in Las Vegas.  The proclamation was designated by the office of Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. For the first time since 2005, the 2011 Miss America Pageant festivities will include this unique tradition in the host city of Las Vegas.  The event is open to the public.
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 12 p.m. Media call time: 11:30 a.m* *Media and camera coverage is encouraged. Participating media are required to have media identification and RSVP to either Marina Nicola at marina@wjagency.com or Deanna Pettit at dpettit@caesars.com Media can park in the self-parking lot at Paris Las Vegas.
WHERE: Arc de Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas – located at the main entrance porte cochere 3655 Las Vegas Blvd, South Las Vegas, NV 89109