The 76th annual Momence Gladiolus Festival begins at 7 pm today. The coronation of the queen and princess takes place at Momence High School.

Glad Fest continues through Sunday with parades, carnival rides and live entertainment.

This year's queen contestants include 17-year-old Taylor Anderson and 17-year-old Miranda Dutour. Both will be seniors at Momence High School.

This year's princess contestants include:

9-year-old Savannah Anderson; Abigail Bruckman, Brooke Goberville and Kaylee Van Swol, 8-year-olds; 9-year-old Rachel Zielinski.

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