Princesses from across the Mid-Missouri area gathered for two hours of pampering Sunday for a good cause.
The third annual Princess Party at McClung Park featured 106 registered girls who came to make crafts, eat, dance and interact with older princesses. They also got to have their hair styled and have makeup applied.
The event raised money for the Angels of Hope team for Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser.
"We love the event," said Kyla Asel, who brought daughters Brooklynn, 3, and Brynnlee, 5. "It has a laid-back atmosphere. All the princesses are great, and there's lots to do."
Emily Koenigsfeld, one of the organizers, said about 20 of her family and friends are part of the Relay team, and decided to put on the event.
"I enjoy it, and it's for a great cause. We love it," she said, adding that they hope the event raises $2,000 for Relay for Life.
One of the highlights for the girls was the group of nine older princesses who volunteered to dress up and take photos with the young attendees. The older princesses also wandered around the room and chatted with girls attending the event.
"We decided to dress up as princesses just to give the kids a more realistic experience," said Alisha Berhorst, one of the older princesses, who came with her sister, Madelyn. "We love spending time with the little kids. They love it."
Emily Evers, 5, was all smiles as she made a snow globe with older sister Adalyn and mother Cindy. They came from Steadman to attend the event.
Adalyn brought a friend with her, and said her favorite part of the event was being able to decorate a cookie.
For Emily, making bracelets was the highlight of the Princess Party. When asked if she was a fairy princess, she clarified: "I am a princess, but I'm not a fairy."