The 2020 Little Miss Merry Christmas candidates have been announced by the Ambassadors of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. This year’s field includes three girls from ages 5- 10 vying for the title.
As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest raises funds for community Christmas decorations. The contest runs until Wednesday Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. An official pre-parade Coronation Ceremony will take place virtually on the Roosevelt County Chamber’s Facebook Live feed. Contestant interviews will air prior to the parade and then the announcement and crowning of Little Miss Merry Christmas will occur at the start of the stationary Portales Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.
The contestant that raises the most money through donations collected by her sponsor and through additional fundraising efforts will be crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas with all runners-up receiving the title of Princess.
Contestant Bios
Emma Gonzales is the 6-year-old daughter of Megan Sutton and Brian Gonzales. She has one older sister Audree. Addison is in the first grade at James Elementary. She has two dogs Susan and Sage and a turtle named Squirtle. She loves to read and hang out with friends and ride her bike. She says she loves spending time with her family at Christmas and when Santa brings her presents. Her sponsor is Glen’s Garage.
Citlaly Landeros is the 7-year-old daughter of Brenda and Edgar Landeros. She is a second- grader at James Elementary. She has an older sister named Danai and an older brother named Edgar as well as a little 2-year-old brother Adan. She has a pet puppy named Chiquis. Her birthday is at Christmas so she likes the fact that she gets double presents and love at Christmastime. Her sponsor is Hair Haven Salon.
Lilliana Smith is the 9-year-old daughter of Colnita James. She has two older siblings Terrance and Melody and one younger, Mayson. Lilliana is fourth-grader at Valencia Elementary School. She has a dog named Max and two cats, Pumpkin and Bear that keep her busy. Her favorite sport is gymnastics. She says the most important things about Christmas to her are family, food and gifts. Her sponsor is Ace Hardware & Home Center.
