The 54th Annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival got underway yesterday, along with the Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest being held. From left are: This year’s contestants, Amelia Roxy vanMaanen, 8; Lily Andrews, 6; and Harper Debra Armstrong, 5; Gina Malsky, Cherry Blossom entertainment coordinator; and Maria Meade, the 2024 Little Miss Cherry Blossom.
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Harper Debra Armstrong, 5, is shown during her performance in the Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest.
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Lily Andrews, 6, does a dance performance in the Cherry Blossom contest.
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8-year-old Amelia Roxy vanMaanen performed a dance routine for her talent portion of the Little Miss Cherry Blossom contest.
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Five-year-old Harper Debra Armstrong, center, was named the 2025 Little Miss Cherry Blossom with the help of Maria Meade, left, 2024 Little Miss Cherry Blossom, and Gina Malsky, right, Cherry Blossom entertainment coordinator.
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2025 Little Miss Cherry Blossom winner Harper Debra Armstrong, 5, receives a bouquet of flowers, trophy and a crown, placed by Gina Malsky, West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival entertainment coordinator.
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5-year-old Harper Debra Armstrong was crowned the 2025 Little Miss Cherry Blossom on Saturday.
