MISS BOARDWALK 2026
"Celebrating Confidence, Individuality, and Empowerment"
Join Us December 8, 2025 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Visionaries Behind Miss Boardwalk 2026
Producer, philanthropist, and creative visionary uniting performance and purpose across South Florida
Known for her expertise in event coordination and community engagement, Nicole ensures every detail shines on stage.
Performer, mentor, and advocate for individuality — Aaliyah brings the artistic heartbeat to Miss Boardwalk.
Franchesque Richards
Head Judge
A visionary leader known for elevating talent with fairness, creativity, and a passion for impactful performance.
Rianna Petrone
The Dancing Diva of the Palm Beaches
A dynamic performer and mentor celebrated for her vibrant artistry and dedication to inspiring individuality.
Franchesque Richards
Franchesque Richards has been a resident of South Florida since January of 1995. Franchesque is currently employed at Aquaplex Restaurant as Bar Manager, bartender, server and Assistant Manager she is also employed as a Realtor at Charles Rutenburg Realty.
Prior to moving to Fort Lauderdale Franchesque has been involved in pageantry since 1988. Franchesque has put all her experience with pageants into a passion and that passion has led her to compete and represent her titles as Miss Alabama U.S of A, Miss Alabama America, Miss Alabama Continental, Miss Tennessee Continental, Miss Gulf Coast World, Miss Fort Lauderdale F. I., Mizz Scandals and Miss Atlantic Coast National Showgirl Supreme.
Striving to be the best is my number one goal in all aspects of my life. I am a firm believer that if you are a good person, good things happen to you. So always treat people the way you want to be treated.
Franchesque wishes all the contestants the best of luck and always remember when you step on the stage you are representing yourself so make sure you act the way you want to be remembered.
Rianna Petrone
Rianna Petrone: The Dancing Diva of the Palm Beaches
Rianna Petrone, known affectionately as the Dancing Diva of the Palm Beaches, is a celebrated entertainer, manager, and community pillar with a glittering career spanning over 18 years in South Florida.
Getting her start at the iconic Kashmir Nightclub in West Palm Beach, Rianna has since captivated audiences across the region, from Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to Miami, the Keys, and Naples.
A Legacy of Pride and Achievement:
A true force in the LGBTQIA+ community, Rianna holds several esteemed titles, including:
Miss Palm Beach Pride 2018
Miss Stonewall 2023
Miss Naples Pride 2024
Current Roles:
Rianna currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, where she is the General Manager of Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale (a parent company of Pride Holdings Group). In this role, she expertly manages a team of exceptional entertainers while continuing to shine on stage herself.
For nearly five years, Rianna has also been one of the dynamic Emcees for Palm Beach Pridefest, helping to lead one of the region’s largest annual celebrations.
A Message from Rianna:
Rianna embodies the values she lives by: PROUD, PROFESSIONAL, AND KIND. She leaves you with a simple, powerful message: “BE KIND.”
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