Na’Zirah Armstrong Crowned Miss St. Croix Festival Queen Following Spectacular Night of Pageantry

The event featured cultural wear, talent, and evening wear segments, adding glamor and cultural depth to the pageant

Thursday night's St. Croix Festival Queen Pageant reached its climax with Na'Zirah Armstrong being crowned Miss St. Croix for 2023-2024. Her confident and graceful performance stood out in a competition where all contestants showcased their best efforts, leading to her ultimate victory in the event.

The event, following the crowning of junior royalty earlier in the week, saw four contestants vying for the title, each showcasing their poise, grace, physique, and talents.

The competition kicked off with a pre-pageant interview at Government House, followed by the swimsuit segment. Tyler Valmont appeared in a pink bejeweled monokini, while Chantelle Esprit chose a purple and teal bedazzled suit. Armstrong’s swimsuit featured a blue midriff cutout with a glittering geometric design, and Alayah Phipps wore a monochrome purple suit with diamanté elements.

The ambassadorial platform speeches required the contestants to reflect on the territory’s cultural history and propose ways to preserve it for future generations. Valmont, dressed in conch shell pink with VI madras accents, spoke about the dangers of gentrification and the need for heritage building preservation policies. Esprit, in an off-the-shoulder purple cocktail dress, envisioned enhancing St. Croix’s tourism experience with local cuisine and cultural activities.

Armstrong, wearing a red dress with madras trim, focused on supporting adolescents in cultural awareness and artistic engagement. Phipps, in a white dress with madras-trimmed sleeves, emphasized education reform and engaging youth in cultural preservation.