Save the date! February 8, 2025

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We are back this February with our 66th annual competition to crown a new Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies!

Contestant Qualifications:

• Must be of Irish descent, a resident of the State of Michigan, and have a valid passport.

• Must be between the ages of 17-24 (if 17 MUST be 18 by July 15, 2025)

• Must be single, never married, nor had children

• Must not be a previous Queen or Maid of Erin

IMPORTANT 2025 DATES:

• Saturday, February 1st (Time TBD) - Competition rehearsal at Monaghan Knights of Columbus

• Saturday, February 8th (4:30 PM contestants arrive, 5:30 PM doors open, 6-8:30 PM Competition) - Competition Night at  Monaghan Knights of Columbus

• Sunday, February 2nd (Time TBD) - Grand Marshall Brunch at AOH Hall

• Sunday, February 23rd (Time TBD) - Parade Kickoff Fundraiser at Monaghan Knights of Columbus

• Friday, March 14th (Time TBD) - Painting of the Shamrocks at the Irish Plaza

• Sunday, March 16th (Time TBD) - Live TV interviews followed by Mass and the Parade

• Monday, March 17th (12 PM) - St. Patrick's Day Mass at Most Holy Trinity

• September (Date and time TBD) - Detroit Tigers Irish Heritage Night

• November (Date and Time TBD) - UIS Memorial Mass

• June (Date and Time TBD) - Motor City Irish Fest Mass

***NOTE***

 In addition to your forms below, a $35 application fee will be collected at the Competition Rehearsal.

[Applications are due by 11:59 PM Jan 31, 2025]