Little Miss Merry Christmas candidates announced

The 2023 little miss merry christmas candidates have been announced by the ambassadors of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s field includes eight girls from ages 5-10 vying for the title.

As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the little miss merry christmas Contest raises funds for Christmas lighting programs and the Portales Fireworks Fund.

The contest runs until 5 p.m. Nov. 29.

An official pre-parade coronation ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main in Portales.

The Christmas Jubilee and Lighted Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 1 with downtown activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starting at 6:30 p.m. at Second Street and Avenue O.

The contestant that raises the most money through donations collected by her sponsor and through additional fundraising efforts will be crowned little miss merry christmas with all runners-up receiving the title of Princess.