Questions and answers about the 2007 event

When is the pageant?

August 25th, 2007

Where?

At the Baby Grand Theater, located on 818 N. Market Street in Wilmington.

How much are the tickets?

The tickets cost US $20.00 in advance $25 at the door

Where can I purchase my tickets?

There are several ways you can purchase your tickets. You can buy them by clicking here, or going to http://elicepeda.com/MissHispanic/MHDtickets.htm. Order them by sending an e-mail to misshispanicde@yahoo.com, calling 302-893-2136 or you can purchase them at the door. The seats are designated and the earlier you purchase your tickets, the better seats you would have.

At what time does the event starts?

The event starts with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and the pageant begins at 7:00 p.m.

Rules and Regulations

Entrant must be single, (never married, not have children, or be expecting at the time of competition)
Entrant must be of at least 25% Hispanic descent (parents or grandparents must be Hispanic)
Entrant must be between the ages of 16 & 19 years old by August 25, 2007.
Entrant must be of good moral character
Entrant must be attending a high school or college in Delaware
Entrant must be a resident of the State of Delaware for at least six month prior to the competition
Entrant must have completed all forms and abide by the regulations of the Miss Hispanic Delaware Pageant system.

Prizes

Queen: $1,000 scholarship, Crown, Plaque, a flower arrangement, the honor of representing the Hispanic/Latino community of Delaware for one year. Have a float at the Puerto Rican parade in September; receive a special invitation to the Grand Ball of the LACC and other additional prizes.

1st runner-up: Plaque, $250 dollars & flower arrangement

2nd runner-up: Plaque & flower arrangement

3rd runner-up: Plaque & flower arrangement

All the contestants will:

Receive a Sash from the pageant.

Have a photo shoot for promotions and for the booklet.

Be provided with the opening number ensemble.

Participate at the Puerto Rican parade of Wilmington.

Participate in the Hispanic Festival of Wilmington and the Hispanic Festival of Millsboro.

Contestants are judged in four categories

Interview 30%, Talent 30%, Gown 30%, and On-stage Question 10%

Auditor will calculate score; judges will award scores from 1-10. 10 being the highest score. Scores are turned in immediately after judging each category.

Professional development workshop

Etiquette & Protocol 101: Elizabeth Soto / Bethsaida Acosta

Fashion & Style 101: Jennifer Zayas & Denize Leal

Effective Communication: Maria Cabrera, president of Los Angeles Inc. & professional development coach

Hair Care & Style: Michelle Berrios

Makeup and skin care class: Elizabeth Cepeda

Modeling class: Mariel Rua

Driving Directions and Parking Information

Baby Grand Theater

818 N. Market Street in Wilmington
The Baby Grand is located on Market Street Mall, a pedestrian walkway, between 8th and 9th Streets. Parking is available on the surrounding streets, in the Wilmington Parking Authority Garage below the hotel at 7th and King Streets, the Colonial Midtown Garage at 815 N. Shipley Street, and in the Wilmington Parking Authority Open Lot at 8th and Orange Streets.

Driving Directions from Philadelphia and Points North
• Once in Delaware, take I-95 South to the second Delaware Avenue exit (Exit 7A).
• Go straight through eight lights.
• Turn right onto King Street.
• Pass three lights to the Wyndham Hotel (7th Street). Parking is available in the Wilmington Parking Authority garage, just passed the Wyndham on the left.
• The Grand is located at 818 North Market Street, between 8th and 9th Streets. Parking is also available on the surrounding streets and in the Wilmington Parking Authority Open Lot at 8th and Orange Streets.
• View a Mapquest map.
Driving Instructions from Washington D.C. and Points South
• Take I-95 North to Exit 6 (Martin Luther King Boulevard).
• At the end of the ramp, take a right at the light on to Maryland Avenue.
• Turn right at the next light onto Martin Luther King Boulevard, stay in the center lane and follow to Market Street.
• Turn left onto Market Street and follow to 7th Street.
• Turn right onto 7th Street and cross over King Street, straight into the Wyndham Hotel parking garage.
• The Grand is located at 818 North Market Street, between 8th and 9th Streets. Parking is also available on the surrounding streets and in the Wilmington Parking Authority Open Lot at 8th and Orange Streets.