Miss America 2013 Contestants at Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas (VDO)

Countdown to the 2013 Miss America Competition on ABC, January 12, 2013 @ 9 pm ET!

For the eighth consecutive year, the 53 Miss America contestants walked the runway at Fashion Show Mall. This year the contestants were decked out in beautiful designs that reflected their individual personality and style! The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Miss America Organization Board of Directors' Lynn Hackerman Weidner, Miss New Jersey 1971.

The Miss America Contestants stepped out in style on to the clear, Plexiglas, 80 foot long retractable runway that featured each of the contestants on multimedia screens. Following the show, there was a meet and greet session where the contestants signed autographs and photos for the public.

Fashion Show Mall is the largest shopping destination on Las Vegas Boulevard. It is located at 3200 Las Vegas Boulevard or via Mel Torme Way, just off of Industrial Road. Anchors include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's, Bloomingdale's Hom...