Crowning Miss Boston and Miss Cambridge 2014

Attleboro’s Meagan Fuller (right) was crowned Miss Boston 2014 on Sunday while Michelle Nigro, of Swampscott, was crowned Miss Cambridge 2014. Take a stroll through our collection of photos to see pageant scenes, backstage moments and all the glitz and glamour that got these lovely ladies their crowns.

Contestants Julianna Smith (right) of Melrose, and Stephanie Deltor of Boston had their hair done backstage before the start of the pageant.

Jasmine McNish (left) had lipgloss applied by Janelle McNish before the start of the pageant. Jasmine was one of the “princesses” that attended the pageant.

Contestant Sabrina Ponte of North Reading practiced her singing backstage before the start of the pageant.

Miss Boston 2013 Morgan Berg (center, on chair) and 2013 Miss Cambridge Carrie Sunde gave this year’s contestants a pep talk backstage before the pageant’s start.

Another of the pageant’s “princesses,’’ Lia Areniello, 10, got ready backstage.

Each 2014 contestant got the chance to introduce themselves to the audience and the judges.

Contestant Orbelina Erazo performed traditional dance during the talent portion of the pageant.

The crowd watched ontestant Michelle Nigro perform a modern jazz dance during the talent event.

Contestant Monika Lutz reached out to the audience as she sang during the talent portion of the pageant.

Judges (left to right) Graham Wright, Michelle Tolson, Andrew Korda, and Michael McCormack kept a close eye on all the contestants during the pageant.

Contestant Gina Brazao checked her costume backstage before performing in the talent event.

Her last-minute costume check complete, Gina Brazao performed a traditional Irish step dance during the talent event.

Contestant Ashley Kroll played the violin during the talent event.

Sabrina Ponte of North Reading donned a bikini in the swimsuit portion of the pageant.

Spectators (left to right) Brianna Bostick, Kelsey Beck, June Klemmer, Courtney Adelman, Jillian Zucco, and Jessica Marfeo watched the activity onstage during the pageant.

Contestant Monika Lutz stood before the judges as she competed in the swimsuit portion of the pageant.

Another pageant “princess,’’ Savannah Morse, 4, stood on stage during the event.

Contestant Charlena Kennedy walked the stage during the evening gown event.

Contestant (and soon-to-be-crowned Miss Boston) Meagan Fuller showed off her dress during the evening gown event.

Contestant Victoria DeKoatz made her way across the stage during the evening gown portion of the pageant.

Contestant Stephanie Deltor performed a poem for the talent portion of the pageant.

Contestant Monique Vacon sang during the talent portion of the pageant.

Contestant Kira Kopacz stretched her arms wide as she sang her performance piece during the talent event.

Contestant Ellie Williams spoke to the audience during the onstage question and answer portion of the pageant.

Contestant Courtney Stern performed during the talent portion of the pageant.

Contestant Molly Caron performed a piece during the talent portion of the pageant.

Near the end of the pageant, all the contestants lined the stage in their evening gowns as they waited for the announcement of the winners.

In the end, it was Michelle Nigro of Swampscott who took home the crown and the title of Miss Cambridge 2014.

Meagan Fuller of Attleboro was crowned Miss Boston 2014 in the pageant’s finale.