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International Pageant Day

Every year on April 8, crowns, sashes, and confidence take center stage. International Pageant Day honors the women around the world who compete in pageants and the poise, talent, and purpose they bring to the stage. Observed every April 8 since 2018, it celebrates pageantry as a platform for scholarships, advocacy, and personal growth, and it invites young women everywhere to consider what a sash and a microphone can do.

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Thursday, April 8Every year on April 8

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Roots: Established in 2018 to recognize the achievements of women who compete in pageants worldwide; the observance's founder is unknown.
Also on Apr 8: International Romani Day · All Is Ours Day · Empanada Day
Hashtag: #InternationalPageantDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Pageant Movie Night

Queue up a pageant classic like Miss Congeniality, pop the popcorn, and debate which contestant deserved the crown.

WITH FRIENDS

Crown Your Crew

Host a living-room pageant: talent round, interview round, and a sash ceremony where everyone gets a title.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Cheer a Local Contestant

Find a local or state pageant, attend or stream it, and learn about the contestants' platforms and advocacy work.

Plan ahead

International Pageant Day is observed on April 8 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Wed, Apr 8this year

2027Thu, Apr 8

2028Sat, Apr 8

2029Sun, Apr 8

2030Mon, Apr 8

2031Tue, Apr 8

2032Thu, Apr 8

2033Fri, Apr 8

2034Sat, Apr 8

2035Sun, Apr 8

2036Tue, Apr 8

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