RULES & REGULATIONS
Contestants Must:
- Be between the ages of 16 and 26 on Competition Night
- Be single, never married, and not be a Parent.
- Natural born female
- Possess strong verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus but not necessary)
- Currently reside in South Florida
- Be of good moral character
- Submit two photographs (1 close-up & 1 full body)
- Must provide a driver’s license (or legal ID) original copy of her birth certificate.
- Submit a $100 entry fee with the application. (non-refundable)
- The contestant and Contestant’s Supporters, Guests, or Visitors, will conduct themselves in a respectful, professional manner at all times during the competition. Bad sportsmanship is NOT tolerated and will be grounds for removal of the Contestant from the pageant without a refund.
- No boys or men are allowed in dressing rooms at any time.
- The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana has the right to refuse anyone entry into the Miss Carnaval Miami competition.
- Contestant and Contestants’ parents or legal guardians agree to abide by eligibility requirements and affirm that all information provided is true.
Contestants Receive:
- Pageant and Interview training by Alicia Faccio Modeling
- Competition Swimwear
- Sponsor Gifts
- Choreography Training
- Make up for Competition.
*Competition Schedule:
January 16 Orientation Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
January 18 Rehearsal Alicia Faccio- International Mall
January 23 Rehearsal Alicia Faccio- International Mall
January 25 Rehearsal Alicia Faccio- International Mall
January 28 Workshop (Tentative) Alicia Faccio-International Mall
January 30 Rehearsal Alicia Faccio- International Mall
February 1 Rehearsal Alicia Faccio- International Mall
February 6 Interview Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
February 7 Dress Rehearsal Manuel Artime Theater
February 8 Rehearsal/Pajama party Alicia Faccio- International Mall
*This is a tentative schedule. New activities may be added, and some dates might change accordingly.
The winner and her court must be available to appear in public, radio, television, social media integrations, and other related activities deemed by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and CARNAVAL MIAMI for a full year including but not limited to a minimum of fifteen (15) personal appearances on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana (KCLH) and Miss Carnaval Miami Sponsors. The winner will be responsible for the social media management of the Miss Carnaval Miami key communication channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in conjunction with the administration and Kiwanis of Little Havana marketing team.
The judges’ decisions are final, and the scores will not be disclosed.
The winner may not compete in any other pageant during the year of reign unless approved by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana (KCLH). Both the MCM winner and the four runners-up MAY NOT sign with any persons or agencies with regards to any promotional publicity using photographs or personal appearances for product endorsements or any other type of advertisement during the reign/qualifying year or using the “MISS CARNAVAL MIAMI” title or any similar title or name associated with “CARNAVAL MIAMI”, without the prior written consent of Kiwanis Club of Little Havana (KCLH).
The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana reserves the right to the title of “MISS CARNAVAL MIAMI” and any other similar title or names associated with “CARNAVAL MIAMI”.
All contestants will be notified by the KCLH office as to the time and place of Miss Carnaval Miami 2024 rehearsals, orientation, filming, photo sessions, workshops, and judges’ interview, which will all be held prior to the event, they are all mandatory. Failure to attend sessions will automatically disqualify the contestant. No exceptions. THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LITTLE HAVANA, AT THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, MAY ELIMINATE ANY PARTICIPANT FOR WHATEVER REASON AT ANY TIME. All awards and prizes will be distributed after all the Carnaval Miami events are completed, at the discretion of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana.
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Dear Contestant,