The Spirit of Community in Delano is defined by the
Creativity, Resilience, and Community Investment of its people.
Delano Royalty
EST. 1968
The Delano Royalty Organization began in 1968 as part of The annual Delano 4th of July Celebration.
It was formed by Eleanor Pagenkopt and Carol Traen.
Margaret Cedergren was crowned Miss Delano
and the Princesses crowned were Catherine Ditty and Joyce Gerard.
4th of July 2026! Celebrating Delano’s 150th year and our country’s 250th!
Our 2025–26 Ambassadors and 2026 Candidates were ready for this year'scelebration.
With our awesome baseball park in the background and the carnival getting under way,
this picture perfectly captures all the fun and excitement down at Central Park!
Annalee Cummings, Priscilla Bjorklund, CJ Roeser Little Miss Ambassadors Esther Lindstrom Lyla Anderson
Tom Delano was the Grand Marshall and Guest Speaker at this year's Coronation Celebrating Delano's SQ150. Here is Tom with our Outgoing and newly crowned ambassadors at this year's parade line up.
The content of this page is brought to you by the Delano Spirit of Community Trail Committee in honor of Delano's 150th Anniversary.