FOUR-NIGHT PACKAGE AND INDIVIDUAL SESSION TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH TICKETMASTER

It's time again for the countdown to the crown! 52 stunning contestants will compete in the 2017 Miss America Competition on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Atlantic City, NJ, from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall live on ABC.

There are many exciting events leading up to final night, including three nights of preliminary competitions on September 6, 7, & 8. Single-night tickets or four-night package tickets to the 2017 Miss America Competition are now available exclusively through Ticketmaster, online at www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office.

On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the contestants will participate in one of Miss America's beloved traditions, the Miss America "Show Us Your Shoes" Parade on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Parade Producer Todd Marcocci and his talented team at Under the Sun Productions have created an amazing spectacle for all to enjoy.

For additional information or updates on competition week events, visit www.MissAmerica.org.

Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are owned and funded by the CRDA.

About Spectra Spectra by Comcast Spectacor is the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s expertise is embodied within three divisions: Venue Management (formerly Global Spectrum), Food Services & Hospitality (formerly Ovations Food Services) and Ticketing & Fan Engagement (formerly Paciolan). Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com.

Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a Fortune 50 media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., In addition to Spectra, Comcast Spectacor owns and operates the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center venue. Visit us at ComcastSpectacor.com, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com for more information.

About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) www.njcrda.com and www.twitter.com/njcrda

The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents.  Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, CRDA’s mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state’s key economic development agency for Atlantic City, resulting in nearly $1 billion in economic development and non-gaming attractions.  In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide since 1984.  CRDA responsibilities include land use regulation, clean and safe initiatives, tourism marketing, and ownership and oversight of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall.

For destination photos and videos media may visit www.doatlanticcity.com/mediaonline where dozens of assets are available for download. For complete Atlantic City tourism information, visit www.doatlanticcity.com.

About The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, is the nation's leading advocate for women's education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually.  The Miss America Organization is comprised of 52 licensed organizations, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $14 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

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