The Belle of the Ball Pageant: A Pageant with a Purpose will host auditions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in front of Macy\u2019s at the Edison Mall in Fort Myers.<\/p>\n
Girls ages 3-16 are invited to step onto the stage, while supporting an important cause.<\/p>\n
The charity fundraiser will support the Bahnam Builders St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Cape Coral \u2014 Florida\u2019s first-ever one \u2014 being built to raise funds for St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital.<\/p>\n
Belle of the Ball goes beyond a traditional pageant. Contestants will be judged on their fundraising efforts, personality and presentation in three clothing categories: denim, sleepwear and ball gown.<\/p>\n
The audience will also have an opportunity to vote for the Crowd Choice Award, and depending on the number of contestants, a winner will be crowned in each age group.<\/p>\n
No previous pageant experience is required.<\/p>\n
Registration will close Sept. 30.<\/p>\n
The final pageant will take place March 7 at the Splendor Event Banquet Hall in Cape Coral.<\/p>\n
At the heart of Belle of the Ball is a simple mission: \u201ckids helping kids with cancer,\u201d giving local girls an opportunity to shine, while making a difference for children and families supported by St. Jude.<\/p>\n