2023-24 Citrus Preliminary
Pageants & Model Searches
Welcome to the Citrus Pageant, celebrating 28 years of positive and fun pageantry!
Listed below are the Citrus Preliminary Pageants and information/directions on how to enter the 2024 International Citrus Pageant At-Large. If you do not live near a Citrus Preliminary, please apply at-large and advance directly to the 2024 International Citrus Pageant.
The International Citrus Pageant will be on February 9-11, 2024
at the Wyndham Orlando Resort And Conference Center Celebration Area, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Listed below are the Citrus Preliminary Events that qualify contestants to participate in the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search, to register for one of these events, click here
Apply today for a Citrus Preliminary near you!
Sunday, October 15, 2023: ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Wyndham Orlando Resort And Conference Center
3011 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Telephone Number: (407) 396-1400
• Check-in: 11:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, 2023:TAMPA, FLORIDA
Embassy Suites by Hilton USF Near Busch Gardens
3705 Spectrum Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
Hotel Telephone: (813) 977-7066
• Check-in: 10:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 2023: SOUTH EAST (LAKELAND, GEORGIA)
Jim and Mary Threatte Arts and Civic Center
79 East Burnt Church Road
Lakeland, GA 31635
• Check-in: 1:00 p.m. • Pageant: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 12, 2023: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Southbank Hotel
1515 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone Number: (904) 396-5100
• Check-in: 10:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 19, 2023: NORTH EAST (HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT)
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
1 Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Hotel Telephone: (860) 627-5311
• Check-in: 10:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 26, 2023: GULF COAST (MOBILE, ALABAMA)
Holiday Inn Mobile Airport
3630 Springhill Memorial Drive South
Mobile, AL 36608
Telephone Number: (251) 344-7446
• Check-in: 10:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 2023: CENTRAL FLORIDA (ORLANDO)
Wyndham Orlando Resort And Conference Center
3011 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Telephone Number: (407) 396-1400
• Check-in: 11:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2023: SOUTH FLORIDA (PLANTATION, FLORIDA)
Westfield Broward Mall
8000 West Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33388
Telephone Number: (407) 761-1145
(The event is inside the mall at The Queen of Everything Boutique. The store is close to Dillard’s Department Store)
• Check-in: 10:00 a.m. • Pageant: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
APPLY: click Here
DIRECTOR: Michael Galanes
Phone: (407) 761-1145
E-Mail: director@littlemisscitrus.com
Special Citrus News: At the Citrus Preliminaries, we crown 2 winners per division!! Queen/Princess or King/Prince, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up and 3rd Runner-up.
Citrus Preliminary Pageant & Model Search Information:
Age Divisions:
Little Miss Citrus: 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years
Little Mister Citrus: 0-35 months, 3-6 years
Mister Citrus Preteen: 7-12 years
Miss Citrus Preteen: 10-12 years
Miss Citrus Junior Teen: 13-15 years
Mr. Citrus Teen: 13-19 years
Miss Citrus Teen: 16-19 years
Miss Citrus: 20-29 years
Mr. Citrus: 20 years and up
Ms. Citrus: 30-49 years
Ms. Citrus Classic: 50 years young and up
Note: Each Contestant competes in the age division as of his/her age on January 23, 2024 as that is the national cut-off date for the age requirements.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m.: Please arrive to check-in to receive contestant number. Dressing area will be provided for all contestants. Stage will be set up in ballroom if anyone wants to practice.
11:00 a.m.: Formal Wear Competition and upon completion, we will announce the 2 Winners per age division, Runner-ups, and Optional Winners.
Preliminary Pageant Entry Fee:
$125.00. Includes Pageant entry fee and the 3 Optional Categorie
- Most Beautiful/Most Handsome Face (judged onstage)
- Supermodel (judged on stage)
- Fashionista/Fashion Icon (judged on stage)
NOTE: These three optional titles will only be given to one person in the entire pageant, not in each age division. These awards are included in the $125.00 entry fee.
Preliminary Pageant Category:
There is only one phase of competition!
Please arrive in your formal attire, if possible, a changing area will be provided. Citrus is a Natural Pageant and we ask that all Formal Attire be Natural/Sunday's Best or Special Occasion in style.
Formal Attire only. All age divisions compete in Formal Attire, it is the only competition.
The formal attire for girls (ages 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years) must be Sunday best or Holiday Dress. No Pageant dresses or Cupcake dresses are allowed. Rhinestones are not allowed on Sunday Best or Holiday Dress. Sequins are allowed.
Girls ages 4-6. 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-49 years, and 50 years and up may wear a short or long dress. High/Low dresses are allowed, these are dresses that are short in the front and long in the back. The dresses may have embellishment, rhinestones, sequins, or illusion.
Formal Attire for the boys should be a suit, tuxedo, or pants/dress shirt, any color/style is allowed.
Each contestant may spend up to 60 seconds on the stage. There will be 4 X’s on the stage and each contestant will hit each X.
Prizes:
- The WINNER in each age division receives FULL ENTRY FEE PAID ($495.00 value) to the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search, crown, banner, trophy. These winners will be announced and celebrated on all Citrus Productions social media!
- We will award 3 Runners-up in each division. These Top 5 Finalists will receive FREE ENTRY ($495.00 value) to the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search and a trophy.
- We will announce the 3 Optional Category Winners in each age division as they receive FREE ENTRY ($495.00 value) to the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search and a custom sash and Olympic style medal.
- All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation in the Citrus Preliminaries and their entry fee of $495.00 paid to attend the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search.
Note: In receiving a FREE ENTRY ($495.00 value), each contestant is responsible for a $285.00 registration fee that covers 2 admission tickets, picture in the Citrus Program Book, copy of the Citrus Program Book, Interview shirt, Citrus Tote bag, and gift from Citrus Productions.
Hair and Make-up Rules and Regulations:
There is no hair extensions or make-up allowed on 0-11 months, 12-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-6 years, or 7-9 years. Light and pretty make-up and hair extensions are allowed are 10 years old and up.
Admission Tickets:
$10.00 per for adults, $5.00 for children (6-12 years). There is no admission charge for children 5 years and under. Contestants do not need an admission ticket. One parent on the 0-11 months, 12-23 months, and 0-35 months BOYS will receive one complimentary ticket.
International Pageant Information:
If the Citrus Tour is not traveling to a city near you or you cannot attend, you may register for the 2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search and receive an at-large title.
- Attend the International Citrus Pageant At-Large:
If you are unable to attend one of the Open Citrus Preliminary Pageants or you simply do not live in close proximity to one of the Citrus Preliminary Pageants, you may advance directly to the International Citrus Pageant. We will offer you a FULL ENTRY FEE (a $495.00 value) PAID. The only mandatory fee is a $335.00 registration fee that will cover Citrus Crown, Citrus Banner, 2 admission tickets, a Citrus interview shirt, your picture in the Citrus Program Book, a copy of the Citrus Program Book, Citrus Tote Bag and the International Finals video. To register to be an at-large contestant, CLICK HERE. Once the office receives your application, you will receive an informative email with all of your details.
BONUS: If you pay the $335.00 fee tonight, you will receive a Wow Wear that I will mail to you this week.
To Register for a Citrus Preliminary Pageant and Model Search:
CLICK HERE. Fill out the online application, be certain to check the city that you will be participating in, and click SUBMIT. We look forward to seeing you!
Entry Fee: $125.00 (includes 3 Optional Competitions)
You may pay the $125.00 in full or make a $50 deposit and pay the remaining balance of $75 one week before your scheduled. There are no refunds.
Payment options are listed below:
- You may also call in a credit card payment to (407) 761-1145
- CashApp: $citruspageant
- Zelle Payments accepted to (407) 761-1145.
- PayPal: director@littlemisscitrus.com
2024 International Citrus Pageant and Model Search Dates:
February 9–11, 2023
TO APPLY FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CITRUS PAGEANT:
Please apply today by completing the application (click here). I am completely waiving the $495.00 entry fee for you. All that you owe is the $285.00 registration fee that includes the following: Citrus Interview Shirt, 2 Citrus Admission Tickets, your picture in the National Citrus Program Book, copy of the Citrus Program Book, and Citrus Tote Bag.
Wyndham Orlando Resort And Conference Center Celebration Area
3011 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747
Hotel Telephone Nurmer: (407) 396-1400
To book a sleeping room for the 2024 Citrus International Pageant (room rate is $129.00), please click HERE
Citrus Productions, National Director: Michael Galanes,
8000 West Broward Blvd., Suite 1210
Plantation, FL 33388
National Pageant Telephone Number: (407) 761-1145
Email: director@littlemisscitrus.com
Facebook: Citrus Pageant and Model Search or Citrus Pageant Contestants Facebook Page
IG: @michaelgalanes

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