The Colombian community of New York is preparing to experience one of the most anticipated nights of the year with the election and coronation of the Queen Festival Independencia Orgullo Colombiano 2026, an event that will celebrate the beauty, culture and traditions of Colombia next June 4 at the prestigious Crest Hollow Country Club.
The gala will serve as the grand preamble to the Colombian Pride Independence Festival (FIOC), considered the most important celebration of the Colombian community in the United States. Every year, this event brings together thousands of people to exalt Colombian roots, identity and cultural legacy through music, art, gastronomy and national traditions.
In this second edition of the contest, nine young candidates will compete for the title of FIOC Colombia USA 2026 Queen Ambassador, becoming representatives of talent, elegance and Colombian pride in the United States.
The participants are in an intense preparation stage with the Eoanna Modeling Academy, where they perfect every detail to shine on stage during the big coronation night.
The production of the event will bring together prominent professionals from the beauty and fashion industry. The renowned Francis Star will be in charge of the official photographs and makeup of the contestants, while the Cree brand will be responsible for the hair care of each participant.
For the coronation gala, designer Ana Kubu will dress the candidates with her exclusive creations, complemented by Encantos Colombia accessories. In turn, footwear designer Carlos Molina will provide sophistication with his exclusive designs, while Lina Uribe Body Spa & Bronze will highlight the beauty of the contestants with the final touches of their image.
One of the highlights of this edition will be the participation of Daniela Álvarez as an official jury. The Colombian model, presenter and former queen arrives at the pageant as a figure internationally admired for her resilience and professional career. Recently, Álvarez walked in world-renowned venues such as L’Oréal Paris’s Le Défilé during Paris Fashion Week and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York.
The organizers highlight that the nine candidates represent the talent, preparation, elegance and essence of Colombia, turning this contest into an important platform to promote Colombian culture and strengthen community ties in the United States.
The evening promises to combine tradition, fashion, beauty and national pride in a celebration that will bring together community leaders, businessmen, personalities and lovers of Colombian culture to crown the next ambassador of one of the most important Colombian festivities of the Colombian diaspora.
With an eye toward the upcoming Colombian Pride Independence Festival, the coronation night will mark the beginning of a season of celebration that reaffirms the role of the FIOC as the largest gathering of Colombian pride, identity and culture in the United States.
