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The winner of Miss USA 2024, the 73rd Miss USA pageant, was announced on Sunday, August 4 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Shoe designer Jojo Bragais and former Miss USA titleholders Carole Gist and Lu Parker were the judges for the event.
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The competition kicked off with a series of eliminations, narrowing down the initial 51 contestants to 20, then to 10 and ultimately to the top 5 finalists.
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Miss Kentucky, Connor Perry, secured the runner-up position in the competition. Miss Oklahoma, Danika Christopherson, took home the second runner-up title.
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The title went to 22-year-old Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, Miss Michigan and a data scientist studying at Stanford University.
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Let's take a look at some of the different theme looks of the contestants from the competition.
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Contestant's swimwear designs showed their patriotic spirit. They wore star-spangled bikinis and suits in red, white and blue shades!
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Miss USA 2024 winner sported a bikini with the American flag print, along with stylish gold hoops and strappy platform pumps!
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Gracen Grainger walked the stage wearing a red bikini with a sheer white cape, a nude peep-toe platform heels and sparkling chandelier earrings.
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Himanvi Panidepu styled her American flag bikini with gorgeous jeweled hoop earrings, a cocktail ring and patent leather peep-toe heels.
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The top 5 finalists were encouraged to pick and wear gowns that reflected their unique personality, all while following the dress code.
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Connor Perry went all out. donning a sunny yellow dress with dramatic ruffles! And those dangling earrings? A perfect finishing touch to her look.
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Christell Foote brought some serious Old Hollywood vibes in a timeless black dress. She accessorized with a bold choker featuring sparkling red jewels.
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Alma Cooper rocked the metallic look in a stunning one-shoulder dress with a bold cutout on the bodice. She was all sparkle and shine in those dazzling danglers!
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Danika Christopherson looked amazing in a dazzling black crop and maxi skirt outfit. The gold chain linking the two pieces created a stylish statement!
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Macy Hudson wore a sparkling purple dress featuring a sheer base, a halter-neck design, a daring thigh-high slit and a dramatic train.
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The Miss USA 2024 pageant was an interesting event, where contestants showed off their beauty, fashion sense and charisma!
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