The director of the Miss Vicksburg Pageant and Miss Riverbend Pageant says it’s not to late to sign up for this year’s competition.

“There are so many other pageants going on right now, girls are competing in other pageants and waiting to see if they win,” said Amanda Harris.

This year’s pageant competition, which also includes the Young Miss Vicksburg Pageant and the Young Miss Riverbend Pageant is planned for 7 p.m. Jan. 21.

Last year girls were signing up the week before the pageant, said Harris, and they will have the same opportunity this year, she said.

“I will accept applications up to Friday,” she said.