The Steelville Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting all children eligible to participate in the Steelville Christmas Pageants on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Meramec Music Theatre. Admission to the pageant is $5 per person, children three and under free.

The Christmas Prince & Princess pageant will be held at 6 p.m. and is open to all children between the ages of four and six years old who attend or reside within the Steelville School District. There is no entry fee or dress code. A Prince and Princess, as well as Runners-Ups, will be chosen.

The Miss Steelville Pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m. and is open to any girl that attends or resides within the Steelville School District between the ages of 7-15. Three titles will be awarded by age groups: Petite Miss Steelville, Junior Miss Steelville and Teen Miss Steelville. There is a $25 entry fee. A Queen and Runner-Ups will be chosen in each category.

Registration forms are available at FCNB Bank and Peoples Bank in Steelville and online at the Steelville Christmas Pageants Facebook page. The registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. 

Any business, organization or individual interested in donating to help fund the pageant should contact Pageant Chair Becky Simpson at 573-205-2046 or bsimpson@fcnb.com.