
Celebrating Italian American Heritage and Beauty
Celebrating Italian American Heritage and Beauty
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Join us June 22, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island
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The National Miss US Italia Pageant is set to take place in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 22, 2025. The main event will be hosted at the Providence Marriott Downtown, with supplementary activities occurring throughout the state on June 21, 2025.
The pageant invites applications from girls and women who take pride in their Italian American heritage. While the annual event is held in Rhode Island, winners from various age divisions will have the opportunity to represent the system from their home states during their year-long reign. Eligible participants include females aged 6 and older, regardless of marital status, who have Italian American ancestry through birth or lineage (such as parents or grandparents born in Italy).
“Being Italian American encompasses belonging to a family and cultural community that is rich in love, grounded in tradition, and filled with pride for oneself and the community,” said Pat Paolino Cruz, Director and Producer of the Miss US Italia Pageant. “ We are excited to revive this event after it's hiatus and delighted to host it in Providence, Rhode Island. .
Providence, celebrated for its vibrant Italian American community, is where the competition originated, initially launched in 2014 as Miss RI ITALIA. Due to its growing popularity, the pageant began welcoming participants from across the nation in 2017. The United States is home to a vibrant community of over 18 million individuals of Italian descent. According to the National Italian American Foundation, Rhode Island, the host state of the pageant, has a population of 199,077 Italian Americans as of 2024, making it one of the states with the highest per capita populations of Italian Americans in the nation.
In a spirit of charity, the Miss US Italia Pageant will also introduce the Isabella Corcelli Community Involvement Award, honoring Isabella Dora Corcelli, one of the earliest Miss RI State Titleholders. Corcelli, a beautiful soul who tragically lost her battle with cancer in February 2016 at the age of 21, will have this award presented to an outgoing titleholder who has demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteering and supporting charities during her reign. The recipient will receive an award along with a $250 cash prize.
Contestant applications will be accepted until May 1, 2025 with a registration fee of $150.
For all event information or to register as a contestant, visit www.missusitaliapageant.com
For press inquiries, please contact The Perry Group at 401-331-4600.
Contestants will compete in six age categories: 6-11, 12-15, 16-18, 19-26, 27-39, and 40 and above, with each category accepting a limited number of applications. Participants will be evaluated based on three criteria: stage presence, personality, and interview performance. The interviews will focus on contestant's goals and their unique Italian American traditions.
A winner will be crowned in each age division, with titleholders receiving an exquisite crown and banner, gift certificates, jewelry, and various other prizes, including a $100 cash award. Additional awards, such as photogenic and congeniality, will also be presented during the ceremony.
For one year, the titleholders will represent their Italian American heritage by attending events, participating in parades and fundraisers, and engaging in philanthropic and community activities in their home states, with optional involvement in Rhode Island. Activities may include organizing clothing drives, participating in fundraising walks, attending parades, and joining elementary school reading programs. The primary objective is to raise awareness for worthy organizations of their choice while positively showcasing Italian Americans.
In the spirit of philanthropy, Miss US Italia will present the Isabella Corcelli Community Involvement Award. This award pays tribute to Isabella Corcelli, one of the first titleholders of Miss Rhode Island, who sadly lost her battle with cancer in February 2016 at the age of 21. The award will be bestowed upon an outgoing titleholder who has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to volunteering and supporting charitable causes throughout their reign. The recipient will be honored with a cash prize of $250.
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We hold our sponsors in high regard and sincerely appreciate their steadfast support over the years. We would be honored to welcome your business into our sponsorship family. Event sponsorship transcends mere financial contributions; the partnership cultivates a collaborative atmosphere within the industry, enabling brands to enhance their visibility and engage with a targeted demographic, not only during the event but also throughout the year via titleholder appearances and volunteer initiatives.
Your support is an integral component of our objectives, enabling us to enhance our initiatives designed to facilitate successful fundraising events for charitable organizations and the community.
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We sincerely appreciate your consideration, as your support and involvement are invaluable to our efforts.
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