2016 Nisei Week Baby Show July 23rd in Little Tokyo, DTLANEW

2016 Nisei Week Baby Show.  The 2016 Nisei Week Baby Show will be held on Saturday, July 23 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo DTLA.

Children 1 year to 6 years of age are encouraged to enter this great family event in one of three categories: Tiny Tots – 1 year to 23 months old (check-in 9 am/10 am judging); Romper Stompers – 2 to 3 years old (check-in 11 am/12 pm judging); and Jet Setters – 4 to 6 and 1 month years old (check-in 1 pm/2 pm judging). Price is $60 per pre-entry (application must be received by July 8 for pre-entry price) with walk-in fee at $65. All entrants must be of at least one-quarter Japanese ancestry.

The prince and princess of each division will receive a crown, trophy, sash and special prizes. A panel of judges, who are notable and leaders in the Japanese American community, will select winners. There will also be other award categories to be presented, including a Most Photogenic Contest, but you must be pre-registered and photos must be submitted with application by Friday, July 8. The pictures will be returned to you on the day of the Baby Show. Whoever is chosen Prince and Princess in each division will have an opportunity to ride on the Choo Choo Train in the highly anticipated 76th Anniversary Nisei Week Grand Parade to be held on Sunday, August 14th at 4 pm. All participants will receive a color portrait photo by Toyo Miyatake, goodie bags filled with wonderful gifts, and a personalized certificate of appreciation.  Application is available at www.NiseiWeek.org.

For more information, contact the Nisei Week Office at info@niseiweek.org or 213.687.7193.

Links to 2016 Nisei Week Baby Show application

2016 Nisei Week Website: http://www.niseiweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-Nisei-Week-Baby-Show-Application_AA.pdf

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