2025 Miss Gay Louisiana America Contestant Information

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Contestants should be familiar with the Miss Gay America National Pageant rules and regulations, including category descriptions, prior to competing, by referring to the Miss Gay America Handbook at www.MissGayAmerica.com. 

While we anticipate minimal changes, contestants are advised to consult this webpage regularly for any updates, as it shall serve as the definitive and authoritative source of information. 

Unbreakable: Diamonds are Forever 

Each of you chose a diamond color at your city preliminary, a gem that reflects your inner brilliance. You will bring that color to life in High Fashion Presentation, whether through a gown, couture catsuit, or show-stopping creative look. NO Leotards. 

Splash Nightclub |  2183 Highland Road | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center | 201 Lafayette Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801 

Saturday, August 16th 

Host Hotel: Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center

• 11:00 AM: Contestant Registration (River Room)
• Personal Interview directly following registration
• 7:00 PM: Contestant rollcall at Splash Nightclub
• MGLA Revue Show 

Sunday, August 17th

Splash Nightclub

• 12:00 PM: Venue opens
• 12:10 PM: Contestant rollcall
• 12:15 – 12:45 PM: Opening production rehearsal
• 12:45 – 1:30 PM: Talent sound checks, contestant rehearsal, prop load in
• 5:00 PM: Venue opens for staff, contestants, and entertainers
• 5:30 PM: Contestant rollcall
• 6:00 PM: Doors open to the public
• 7:00 PM: Pageant begins 

The venue has a state-of-the-art video wall covering the entire back wall of the stage.

• Do NOT touch the video screen on stage nor let any props touch it.
• Contestants may provide music for talent that includes video. The details for providing your music/video file are listed below.
• For contestants who do not wish to use a background for the video wall, or do not provide one, a general MGLA video will be displayed for the duration of talent. The same MGLA video screen will be used for all contestants who do not provide one. 

• Competition music/video should be submitted in quality condition.
• If using a combination of music and video, the file format required is MP4 and the display resolution is 1080p (1920x1080).
• If just a music file is used, the file format should be MP3 or MP4.
• Contestants must submit their files via this link no later than Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This is a secure Dropbox file request link that ensures recipients only have access to the upload functionality and cannot browse or see other files or folders in this Dropbox.
• File must be labeled with Contestant’s Number, Stage Name, and Track Name.
• Contestants should have a back-up copy of their music/video available on a flash drive if needed. Include only one file on a flash drive.
• Per the MGA Handbook, administrative deductions will be applied for improperly labeled or Media received in poor condition. 

The Miss Gay Louisiana America Advisory Board & Alumni Association are please to provide the 2025 prize package as follows.

Winner: Over $3,000 in Cash & Prizes

• $750 Cash ($250 at crowning; $250 at Miss Gay America; $250 at stepdown for MGLA 2026)
• Crown and engraved award
• Official jewelry by Made for a Queen
• Crowning photoshoot with glamour photographer Craig Fremin Photography
• Hotel at Miss Gay America (1 room, includes 5 nights room charges and parking only)

First Alternate: Over $1,100 in Cash & Prizes

• $300 Cash ($150 at crowning; $150 at Miss Gay America)
• Engraved award
• Hotel at Miss Gay America (1 room, includes 5 nights room charges and parking only) 

• If contestants require a makeup mirror for the dressing room at the venue, they must bring their own makeup mirror and any special lighting. 
• Contestants are not allowed to hang anything from the sprinkler systems in the dressing room or hotel.
• If you are familiar with the “pool room” at Splash, this will be used for walking through to the stage and for any prop storage.
• All props must be removed from the venue immediately at the conclusion of the pageant. 
• Contestants receive free admission for one dresser.  Contestants are responsible for purchas admission for any dancers.