The eight Miss Destin contestants were treated to a cruise aboard the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise boat as part of their quest to wear the crown of Miss Destin 2023.
Miss Destin’s primary duty is to serve during the month-long October Destin Fishing Rodeo as well as an ambassador for the city throughout the year.
“I feel like I have dreamed of this after seeing the first Miss Destin. It’s always been a dream,” Sparks said just moments after being crowned Saturday night.
“When I found out I was going to be staying here another year, it was a no-brainer to try out again,” Sparks said.
Sparks, a senior at Niceville High School, plans to attend Northwest Florida State College next year and then later transfer to the University of Florida in Gainesville.