DOWNEY - The Miss Downey court will host its "Queen for a Day" event for young girls March 5 at Gallatin Elementary School.From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., girls between the ages of 5-10 will receive the royal treatment while participating in arts and crafts, hair and make-up booths, interview sessions, pictures and lunch with Miss Downey, Miss Teen Downey, Jr. Miss Downey and their courts. Cost is $25 and includes a commemorative T-shirt. Pre-registration will be held Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Gallatin. Registration will also be accepted the day of the event. The event is sponsored by the Downey Rose Float Association and proceeds will benefit the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade entry. For more information, call Ashley at (562) 396-7591.

********** Published: February 10, 2011 - Volume 9 - Issue 43