Unlike years' past, Saturday's weather was perfect as the 2017 Miss America contestants showed off their shoes in a parade fit for a queen! 

Keeping with tradition, all 52 contestants spent the night before the big pageant on the Atlantic City boardwalk waving to the crowds, and showing off their home state pride. One of these beautiful women will be crowned Miss America 2017. Through all the glitz and sparkle of this year's shoe designs, there were many with a deeper, heartfelt meaning. Miss Minnesota paid tribute to the late hometown superstar, Prince, while Miss Florida honored the lives lost in the Orlando nightclub massacre.

Scroll through the gallery below to see all 52 contestants and their dazzling shoes!

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