June 2 marked the sixth annual Miss Grand Florida pageant, which was hosted in Little Havana this year. Nine contestants participated in categories such as swimsuit, evening gowns and questionnaires for a chance to be crowned Miss Grand Florida.
This year, the crown was placed upon the head of Andrea Valentina, who represented Miss Grand Miami.
As the new Miss Grand Florida, Valentina will participate in speaking engagements, performances and appearances in community events.
“You are not only at the galas, you are at the charity events, the homeless shelters, schools reading to children,” said Jennifer Lovelace, the state director of Miss Grand Florida. “I think that is what a beauty queen is. Somebody that works hard on all levels”