Coronavirus claims 2020 Miss Tri-Cities pageant

KENNEWICK, WA.- For the first time 60 years, the Miss Tri-Cities pageant will not be held this summer, as uncertainty surrounds the post-COVID-19 landscape.

“The Miss Tri-Cities committee decided that canceling the competition for this year is the right thing to do to keep everyone safe and healthy and adhere to the public health guidelines,” said Dot Stewart, Executive Director of the Miss Tri-Cities Program. “Know that this decision was not easy, as this will be the first time in 60 years that we have not had a Miss Tri-Cities competition.  We are so grateful for all the community support and all our sponsors who have supported us with generous donations over the years. We look forward to a great year in 2021 as we celebrate this long-standing community tradition.”

The event, sponsored by the Tri-City Water Follies Association, was slated for July 18. All current applications will be kept on file for the 2021 scholarship pageant.

The 55^th Annual Tri-City Water Follies, HAPO Columbia Cup is still set to take place July 24-26 on the Columbia River.