Na’Zirah Armstrong Triumphs as 2023-2024 Miss St. Croix in Dazzling Pageant Display

The St. Croix Festival Queen Pageant concluded on Thursday night with a stunning victory for Na’Zirah Armstrong, who was crowned Miss St. Croix for 2023-2024. Demonstrating exceptional poise and grace, Armstrong emerged as the frontrunner in a field of highly talented contestants, ultimately clinching the title.

This event, building on the excitement of the junior royalty crowning earlier in the week, featured four aspiring queens. Each contestant displayed remarkable elegance, skill, and dedication in their pursuit of the crown.

The pageant commenced with a pre-event interview at Government House and progressed to the eagerly anticipated swimsuit round. The segment showcased diverse styles: Tyler Valmont donned a striking pink bejeweled monokini, Chantelle Esprit shone in a purple and teal bedazzled suit, Armstrong impressed with her blue cutout swimsuit adorned with a shimmering geometric pattern, and Alayah Phipps presented a sophisticated monochrome purple suit with sparkling diamanté details.

The ambassadorial platform speeches were a highlight, with contestants delving into the rich cultural heritage of the territory. Valmont, in a conch shell pink attire with VI madras highlights, addressed the importance of preserving heritage amidst gentrification. Esprit, wearing a sophisticated purple dress, proposed enhancing St. Croix’s appeal through local cuisine and cultural activities.

Armstrong, elegantly attired in a red dress with madras trim, passionately spoke about fostering cultural awareness and artistic involvement among adolescents. Phipps, in a white and madras-trimmed dress, focused on educational reforms and youth engagement in cultural preservation.

In addition to the cultural wear, talent, and evening wear segments, the event was graced by appearances from the newly crowned St. Croix Festival Duke & Duchess. The contestants faced an on-stage Q&A session, where Valmont reflected on advice for her younger self, Esprit tackled the issue of domestic violence prevention, Armstrong emphasized the uniqueness of St. Croix’s culture, and Phipps advocated for promoting cultural events.

The competition culminated in the crowning moment, with Shantalle Espirit taking fourth place, Tyler Valmont achieving third, Alayah Phipps as the first runner-up, and Na’Zirah Armstrong being adorned with the Miss St. Croix 2023-2024 crown, marking a memorable end to a night filled with pageantry and cultural celebration.