On Saturday, the tradition of crowning the Thomasville Rose Queen continues as 12 young women compete for the title. 

The pageant is at 7 p.m., Saturday in the Thomasville Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are on sale for $5 each at the Thomasville Visitors Center, 144 E. Jackson St. and available at the door.

The contestants in order of appearance are:

1. Carissa Rentz

2. Daria Stephens

3. Brittany Hawkins

4. Haley Newman

5. Sydney Bowdry

6. Savannah Barrett

7. Hannah Jones

8. Ansley Alligood

9. Alexa Hernandez

10. Sophi Sampson

11. Madison Cook

12. Faythe Choate

For more information, visit www.thomasvillega.com or call 228-7977.