Brooke Powell Crowned Miss Night in Venice

OCNJ Daily

Miss Night In Venice 2019 Brooke Powell, center, poses with her court: third runner-up Meredith Moon, first runner-up Gianna DiFelice, second runner-up Christina Paulsen and fourth runner-up Kristen Zoellner. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Finnegan)

Following a parade on the Boardwalk on Wednesday night, Miss Night In Venice was crowned on the stage at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Brooke Powell, sponsored by Viking Yachts, was crowned Miss NIV 2019 by Miss NIV 2018 Madison Haydinger. First runner-up was Gianna DiFelice, sponsored by Shrivers, second runner-up was Christina Paulsen, sponsored by Johnson's Popcorn, third runner-up was Meredith Moon, sponsored by Boyar’s Market, and fourth runner-up was Kristen Zoellner, sponsored by OC Waterpark. Thirteen contestants collected over $25,000 to benefit the Ocean City High School After Prom, the HERO Campaign and American Legion Post 524. Former Miss NIV queens rode in the parade and were introduced on stage before the crowning.