ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- It's shoes first, competition later as the preliminary rounds are set to get underway at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.

2015 Miss America contestants arrive in Atlantic City
2015 Miss America contestants arrive in Atlantic City (Photo courtesy of The Miss America Organization)
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The 53 contestants on Tuesday will display the shoes that they'll wear at Saturday's "Show Us Your Shoes" parade on the Boardwalk. The shoes have more to do with their states than fashion.

Preliminary rounds start Tuesday with the women vying for talent and swimsuit awards that will help them as they seek the Miss America crown on Sunday.

 

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