An unforgettable evening of culture and tradition
The Queen’s Court Ball took place this past Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at the Lviv Pavilion, setting the stage for an elegant evening celebrating culture and community.
Guests arrived in formal attire and were welcomed into a beautifully decorated venue filled with excitement and anticipation for the evening ahead.
Throughout the night, Pavilion representatives took to the stage to answer questions in front of the judges, showcasing pride, confidence, and dedication to their communities. Mini Representatives were also in attendance, adding a meaningful and heartwarming presence to the event.
Guests were treated to a traditional Ukrainian dinner, featuring authentic dishes that reflected cultural heritage and hospitality.
Honoured Attendance
We were proud to welcome municipal, provincial, and federal dignitaries to the Queen’s Court Ball.
Special thank you to our honoured attendees:
- Rhonda Kirkland, MP for Oshawa
- Cliff Glas (on behalf of Jamil Jivani, MP for Bowmanville—Oshawa North)
- Jennifer French, MPP for Oshawa
- Tito-Dante Marimpietri (on behalf of Mayor Dan Carter)
- Rick Kerr, Ward 4 Regional & City Councillor
We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Miss Fiesta 2025, Victoria Kay, for her dedication, grace, and service throughout her reign as she officially concluded her time as titleholder during this year’s celebration.
Their presence highlighted the importance of cultural celebration and community engagement, making the evening even more meaningful for all in attendance.
Queen’s Court 2026 Results
We are pleased to recognize this year’s winners and finalists:
✨ 2nd Runner-Up
Representing the Lviv Pavilion
Christina Marysyuk
✨ 1st Runner-Up & Miss Congeniality
Representing the French-Canadian Pavilion
Claire Heitzner
✨ Miss Fiesta
Representing the Odesa Pavilion
Maria Kobilaski
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors for their support:
- City of Oshawa
- Halenda’s
- Gerdau
- Lviv Pavilion
- Oshawa Community Credit Union
- Leading Edge
- CIBC
- Fraser Ford
- Indecisive Fitness
Your contributions helped make this event possible and meaningful for our entire community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and supported the Queen’s Court Ball this past Saturday at the Lviv Pavilion.
Your presence, energy, and community spirit made this evening truly unforgettable.
We look forward to seeing our pavilion representatives out visiting other pavilions and proudly representing their own cultures and communities throughout Fiesta Week – June 21 – 27, 2026.
