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2009 - 51th ANNUAL MAID OF ERIN PAGEANT
Maid of Erin Pageant
Saturday, February 28, 2009

At the Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit
(Located 4 blocks west of old Tiger Stadium)
Tickets Available at Door: $5.00
REHEARSAL DATES
February 15th and 22nd 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gaelic League

 

CONTACTS
Anne Poppe (586) 790-2566
Susan Rennie (734) 285-5321

ENTRY FORM
entry_maid_of_erin_2008.pdf

MAIL ENTRIES TO:
Maid of Erin
24385 Donaldson
Harrison Twp., MI
48045-6408

Please mail entry forms as soon as possible since we have a deadline and will allow only twenty contestants.

See past years Maid of Erin and Courts:
<< View 2006 Photos  |  View 2006 Slideshow >>

The Maid of Erin Pageant is sponsored by the United Irish Societies.

The young women of the Maid of Erin Court appear at different United Irish Society functions around town during the year. Most functions are during the St. Patrick's Day celebration week, but there are a few additional during the year.

Mass at St. Pat's on Parade Day
The Parade Fundraiser
Grand Marshall Brunch
Painting of the Shamrocks
The WJR Radio show on St. Patrick's Day
Mass at Holy Trinity on St. Patrick's Day
The Souper Bowl for the Capuchin Kitchen
Anniversary Mass at Holy Redeemer
The Queen receives a cash prize of $700 and each girl on the Court receives $300.

CONTEST QUALIFICATIONS
You must be or Irish Descent
Between 17 and 24 years of age.
You must be single and never have been married, nor had children.
Appropriate dress will be announced.
You must submit a photograph with the official entry form.
The official biographical form must be completed as a part of the official entry form. (entry_maid-of-erin.doc(60k)
Be prepared with a 3 minute display of talent.
You must submit a $20.00 entry fee.

METHOD OF SELECTION
Poise, appearance, speaking ability and knowledge of Irish culture.

 

Last Updated: 23-Nov-2008

United Irish Societies  •   St. Patrick's Parade  •   Grand Marshals  •    Maid of Erin Pageant  •   Modern Journeys: The Irish In Detroit  •   UIS Irish Plaza
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St. Patrick's Parade Office • 2068 Michigan Ave • Detroit, MI 48216 • 313-963-5745

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