For The First Time, Again: Miss Hampton Beach Pageant Returns In Full Glam

Lauren Brophy, front, is crowned Miss Hampton Beach 2021 by former queen Anna-Marie Alukonis. (Zoey Knox/NHPR)

A storied tradition has returned to Hampton Beach. Amid glitz, glamour and sky-high heels as the 75th Miss Hampton Beach, Lauren Brophy, was crowned. After a pared-down version last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the historic event that draws young women from all across New England to New Hampshire’s Seacoast came back in its full form for the first time, again.

“I’m still like, I don’t even know that there’s a sparkly crown on my head right now, I’m so awestruck right now,” Brophy said, beaming.

The 19-year-old Hampton native wore a rhinestone-studded dress, with amber hair cascading in waves down her back. As last year’s queen, Anna-Marie Alukonis, clipped the glittering crown to Brophy’s head, her hand was clasped over her mouth.

“Though my reign is over, you are continually a part of the Hampton Beach community,” Alukonis said.

Nine other hopeful queens stood behind her in a crescent shape, applauding their pageant sister for her win.

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