


Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza in the Nassau Parade (BIS Photo: Derek Smith)
Today in The Bahamas, traffic stopped, pageant worthy hand-waves filled the air, and the crowd cheered, as the 2009 Miss Universe contestants took over Bay Street in Nassau. The contestants exchanged smiles and kisses with the onlookers as they sailed down the street on floats. Excitement and tension fills the air as the August 23rd date of the pageant continues to draws closer. The parade was given by The Islands Of The Bahamas for the contestants of the 2009 Miss Universe Competition.

(All photos: Gene Ritvo/Boston.com)
By Peter Bourassa, Boston.com Correspondent
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