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Tri-City Royalty shines at Blossomtime 2026!


BLOSSOMTIME COURT OF HONOR FOR 2026… Representing communities of the Blossomtime Festival for 2026, this court was chosen at pageants held April 12 & 13. The 2026 Court of Honor will be showcased at upcoming festival events for the remainder of the year. Watch for these royal smiles at the 120th Grand Floral Parade in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. In the week leading up to the parade is the Blessing of the Blossoms and the Goodwill Tour. Pictured are: (from the left) Front - Miss Blossomtime Taylor Costanza & Mr. Blossomtime Dominick Lignell; Middle - Miss 1st Runner-up Brianna Friedrich, Miss 2nd Runner-up Emma Birkhead & Mr. 1st Runner-up Beau Kirtdoll; Back - Miss Congeniality Maya Gonzalez, Mr. Nice Guy Giovanni Ayala & Mr. 2nd Runner-up Antonio Jordan. (Photo courtesy of the Blossomtime Festival Organization)
BLOSSOMTIME COURT OF HONOR FOR 2026… Representing communities of the Blossomtime Festival for 2026, this court was chosen at pageants held April 12 & 13. The 2026 Court of Honor will be showcased at upcoming festival events for the remainder of the year. Watch for these royal smiles at the 120th Grand Floral Parade in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. In the week leading up to the parade is the Blessing of the Blossoms and the Goodwill Tour. Pictured are: (from the left) Front - Miss Blossomtime Taylor Costanza & Mr. Blossomtime Dominick Lignell; Middle - Miss 1st Runner-up Brianna Friedrich, Miss 2nd Runner-up Emma Birkhead & Mr. 1st Runner-up Beau Kirtdoll; Back - Miss Congeniality Maya Gonzalez, Mr. Nice Guy Giovanni Ayala & Mr. 2nd Runner-up Antonio Jordan. (Photo courtesy of the Blossomtime Festival Organization)

It’s a remarkable season to wear a crown in Michigan’s Tri-City area, as local representatives made an impressive showing at this year’s Blossomtime Festival pageants, bringing home multiple honors and highlighting the strength, poise, and community spirit of the region.

Sunday night event

The Mr. Blossomtime Pageant and Showcase of Queens took place Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center’s Jenkins Theatre, where contestants were evaluated on poise, communication skills, community involvement, and stage presence.

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