NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte native and Saint Patrick’s High School graduate Gabriella Swift arrived in Orlando over the Labor Day weekend in preparation for the Miss America’s Teen competition.

Swift is one of 52 teen delegates vying for the national title.

Gering native Makinzie Gregory is also in Orlando competing in the Miss America Competition after she was crowned Miss Nebraska this past June.

The first night of the preliminary competition gets underway Tuesday evening.

The delegates will also compete in talent before the final night of the competition which is scheduled for Sun. Sept. 7.

The competition can be viewed live at pageantvision.com with the purchase of a streaming package.

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