Tina Tequlia, the eventual winner of the First Majesty honors, takes part in th pageant’s opening number, dressed as the Little Mermaid, as part of the competition’s fairytale theme

Tina Tequlia, the eventual winner of the First Majesty honors, takes part in th pageant’s opening number, dressed as the Little Mermaid, as part of the competition’s fairytale theme (photo by Steve Smith