Angelie McGrath, left, and Jha'Niyla Tinker were crowned Young Miss Dorchester and Little Miss Dorchester respectively last Saturday during an event held at First Parish Dorchester.

The contest— organized by City Councillor Annissa Essaibi-George and her family— is held annually in the weeks leading up to the Dorchester Day parade, which will be held on Sun., June 2.

The runners-up for Little Miss Dorchester were Margaret Janulewicz and Janessa Cosgrove. Samantha Forster was the runner-up in the Young Miss category. Photo courtesy Luz Villar