Brooklyn hosts 25th annual Your Highness Grandmother pageant in Brighton Beach

Twelve grandmothers from across New York City performed on Sunday at the 25th annual Your Highness, Grandmother pageant. The New York Post reported that the event took place at Tatiana Restaurant in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, before an audience of about 100 guests. [1]

The contestants sang and danced on a small thrust stage while dressed in pearls, feather boas, and fine attire. According to the New York Post, the 12 women represent a range of backgrounds and have a combined total of 33 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. [1]

The family-friendly event is a long-standing tradition designed to celebrate local matriarchs and their shared culture. The New York Post noted that the pageant highlights the women who serve at the heart of the community. [1]