East Texas and surrounding area residents are invited to participate in and attend the Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest at Broadway Square Mall in Tyler and Longview Mall on Saturday, February 28. The pageant is open to boys and girls ages infant to 3, and girls ages 4-27.

Celebrating 30 years of pageantry, Sunburst Beauty Pageants will allow contestants to participate in various categories including best attire, sweetest smile, prettiest eyes, prettiest hair and best personality. Contestants can stop by Simon Guest Services to pick up an application.

Contestants will have the chance to win trophies, crowns, sashes, banners and the $200 entry fee paid to the State Finals in Houston.

Sunburst awards more than $3 million in awards and prizes each year in 43 states, Canada and Puerto Rico.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration cost varies. Applications may be picked up at Simon Guest Services. All contestants will receive a trophy.

For more information contact Jennifer Sparrow, Director of Mall Marketing, Broadway Square, (903) 561-7055 or Julie Wert Rigby, Director of Mall Marketing, Longview Mall, (281) 644-5000.