The next class of Miss America candidates made their debut Thursday on the steamy world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk during the 2019 Miss America America Arrival Ceremony at Kennedy Plaza.

Of course the biggest hand was saved for Jamie Gialloreto of Woolwich Township who just happens to be our reigning Miss New Jersey.

Next week will be a busy time for all 51 contestants as the Miss America preliminaries begin on Wednesday and wrap on Friday.

One of the most beloved Atlantic City traditions, the iconic "Show Us Your Shoes" parade will step off New Jersey Avenue and onto the boardwalk on Saturday, September 8th, the evening before Sunday's live broadcast at Boardwalk Hall. Don't forget, you can catch the parade live on WPG Talk Radio 104.1FM/1450AM and then the competition on ABC Sunday night at 9:00.

Yesterday, I also had the chance to catch up with the reigning Miss America, Cara Mund, where she revealed her post-crown plans. Check it out...

Get your first look at this year's contestants!

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