4th of July royalty is crowned

Samantha Golden, Claire Chace are the pageant’s big winners

Patrick Luce
Posted 5/29/16

The Bristol 4th of July Committee crowned a new court Saturday, naming a new Miss and Little Miss 4th of July.

Samantha Golden, 17, daughter of Greg and Tina Golden, was named Miss 4th of July; …

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4th of July royalty is crowned

Samantha Golden, Claire Chace are the pageant’s big winners

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The Bristol 4th of July Committee crowned a new court Saturday, naming a new Miss and Little Miss 4th of July.

Samantha Golden, 17, daughter of Greg and Tina Golden, was named Miss 4th of July; and Claire Chace, 9, daughter of Richmond and Nancy Chace, was named Little Miss 4th of July during that annual pageant at Mt. Hope High School.

Along with their courts, Ms. Chace and Ms. Golden will preside over this year’s 4th of July celebration, appearing at frequent events throughout the season. Ms. Golden will be joined by her court, runners-up Tiffany Brooks, Kristen Couto, Nikola Francis and Rachel Cloutier. Ms. Chace will by joined buy Lola Silva and Maeve Riccio. Additionally, the contestants voted for Emma Pattie as Miss Congeniality.

Each contestant is judged in three categories: private interviews with four judges, poise/appearance, and response to a question on stage.

Each winner and court member received prizes donated by local businesses. Ms. Golden will receive a scholarship donated by the Fourth of July Chief Marshals’ Association.

Check out Thursday’s Bristol Phoenix for more details and a photo gallery of the pageant.

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