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Miss America Talks Helping to Kick Off Parade of Sail

As the crowds begin to form for the Parade of Sail in celebration of the United States 250th anniversary, Miss America, Cassie Donegan, talks about getting ready to kick off the event by singing the national anthem. “To be able to do so as Miss America on our country’s 250th birthday, it’s a little unbelievable but I’m really grateful I get to be here,” she says.

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