Miss Merry Christmas Pageant open for participants

Chelsea High School will hold its annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant on Dec. 1 in the high school auditorium. The pageant is open to all residents of Shelby County ages infant through 12th grade.

Last year 122 girls participated in the beauty walk. Girls fifth grade and younger wear holiday dresses, and sixth to 12th graders wear pageant-type dresses. A winner of each of the five age categories is presented with a crown, and first, second and third alternates receive a trophy and flowers.

The entry fee is $25, and the deadline for registration is Nov. 26. Participants will attend a practice on Friday, Nov. 30. Admission to the pageant is $5. All proceeds benefit the Chelsea High School Journalism Department and newspaper, The Chelsea Times.

For more information, contact Priscilla Collums at pcollums@shelbyed.k12.al.us or 682-7200.