Juneteenth 'Pomp' Pageant

Mr. & Miss Juneteenth NY 'Pomp' Pageant

What the heck is a pomp? It’s our play on Sir Edward Elgar’s classic tune of Pomp and Circumstance that when heard often signifies graduation or a regal entrance musical ensemble designed for royalty. Our Juneteenth Pomp is a family-based experience that leads youth 13-19 years old into a cascade of learning through leadership training. We welcome you to design and present their interpretation of success in entrepreneurship to fruition. They will receive etiquette classes, business prep, and all other leadership training courses to prepare them for “Mark Day”, which is the day their dreams are shared for review by a panel of judges. They make their Mark in the presence of their peers, family, judges, and the community. Finalists receive prizes and the winner receives a scholarship. We welcome you to the 2021 Juneteenth & it’s Pomp Season.

Goal for Participants

- Introduce yourself to the community

- Present Evening Attire

- Perform 40 sec pitch speech

- Present Customized Fun Fashion Wear (Personality Outfit)

- Business Reveal

Registration Fee: $350 (payment plans are available)

Deposit $75

Registration Includes:

Register NOW for $350.00 Until April 14, 2021!

In order to have a pageant and provide a grand pageant experience, we have to charge a fee. It is NOT a requirement to pay all fees upfront. The Umoja Events Juneteenth NY Pageant entry fee for 2021 is $350.00. Your initial deposit/application fee is $75.00. This is applied to the total pageant entry fee. We understand that times are not easy and we have many options for you to pay the balance. You can pay it off in up to 4 monthly installments, obtain sponsorship, or by hosting an individual or group fundraiser. Should you have any questions on fundraising or sponsorship, please feel free to call or email the home office.
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We try to be upfront with all fees and payments. The pageant fees cover renting a venue, your business crown, and sash, music/deejay, gifts, welcome reception, gifts for judges, as well as any administrative expenses. Then there are the contestant obligations such as ad book fee, ticket sales, and the purchase of your opening number attire.

6 awards:

- Best Gown

- Best Interview

- Best Costume

- Community Service

- Directors award (Someone who showed growth).

What type of person are we looking for:

Kind, articulate, possesses a passion for community service and culture, a power house with an understanding of her possess entrepreneur spirit with a willingness to create a powerhouse towards being her own boss.

Winner:

-Will receive WIBO - Workshop business opportunity scholarship ($1500)

-Table at 2022 Juneteenth Event ($400)

- 1 year subscription to Juneteenth Black Business Directory

-And advertisement throughout the year on our social media feed ($1000)

- Press Release announcement

- $500 cash

Participants will receive:

1. Etiquette classes

2. Dance class

3. Coach walking Training

4. Business exploration coaching

5. Pomp mirror video - Verbal letter of recommendation

6. Etiquette Dinner

Refund Policy... ​All fees paid to the organizers are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE in full or in part under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to deposits, registration fees, advertising fees, introduction outfit fees, pageant admission ticket sales fees, optional fees, video package fees, calendar fees, vendor fees and any other fees paid to  Umoja Events Juneteenth NY and by anyone including, but not limited to, delegates, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and advertisers.