A year in the life of Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR

Paula Ramirez - Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR 2004

The Hispanic SEAFAIR Organization has allowed me to be part of an amazing tradition that has been around for more than 25 years. As Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR 2004 I was privileged to be part of one of the world’s top 10 festivals, SEAFAIR. It was one of the best experiences that I have had in my life. I was able to spend time and relate with other SEAFAIR princesses at parades, events and activities that we did as a group. The SEAFAIR festival was full of excitement with the help of the special entertainment ranging from the SEAFAIR Clowns to the Blue Angels. My SEAFAIR moments were shared with family and friends as I represented the Hispanic Community with honor.

Besides the SEAFAIR Festival I also participated in the Hispanic SEAFAIR Festival. We had great performers from the Seattle area perform a variety of music and dance that originated from South America and Mexico. My festivals highlights were when I performed with the University of Washington Mariachi band (Mariachi Quinto Sol) and when the SEAFAIR Princesses attended our awesome event. That day was full of energy and excitement...it was definitely one to remember!

That’s not all! As Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR I was also given the opportunity to compete for International Queen of the Pacific at Mazatlan's Carnaval Internacional, February of 2005. I was one of the many ambassadors from the pacific region who went and competed for this title. I was accompanied by Miss International Queen of the Pacific 2004, Michelle Font, and two lovely chaperones, Paulina Lopez-Peters (my sister) and Aida Font (Michelle’s mother). These ladies helped me with just about everything and I appreciate their comfort and patience while Michelle and I rushed to be ready on time for events in Mazatlan. Thank You ladies!

I am pleased to say that I did an excellent job in Mazatlan. I greeted every person I met and I thanked all who participated in the events at Mazatlan. I felt very confident in the various events that I was involved in. Mazatlan was filled with joy and happiness as children jumped for joy when they saw more than 100 floats at the parades. The people greeted us with such kindness and they were anxious to see all the ambassadors from the pacific region. I had the opportunity to meet some of the most wonderful people in the world. I will always cherish these moments and pass them on to future queens. As Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR 2004 I am honored to say that I brought back, to the Seattle Hispanic Community, the heart of Mazatlan!

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