Miss America 2025 Competition Begins in Orlando

The Miss America 2025 pageant, taking place from December 31, 2024, to January 5, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, features over 50 contestants from across the United States and Puerto Rico, including Miss Idaho, Madison Andreason, who emphasized her community service initiative during the competition. The finals will be held at the Walt Disney Theater, with the winner receiving a $50,000 scholarship and the chance to serve as a global ambassador. Preliminary competitions showcased talents, including Andreason's performance of 'What Was I Made For' from the Barbie movie. The contest aims to celebrate empowered women and is streamed live on YouTube and MissAmerica.TV. This year's event marks the 104th iteration of the competition, which continues to promote scholarship and community engagement among participants. The Miss America organization highlights the importance of personal growth and collaboration among women from diverse backgrounds.