Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Des Plaines Theatre - 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL . 1:00pm. In a tradition as old as the JCCIA, every year the Columbus Day Queen Pageant is held to select a new reigning young woman. Be part of history! Apply now to become the next Bella Regina!

Eligibility Requirements:Contestants must be between the ages of 17-26; Contestants must be 17 years old by the Columbus Day Parade on October 13th; Must be single and have never been married; Must reside in the Chicagoland area; Must prove Italian descent; Must attend Columbus Day mass and parade.