MARYSVILLE – The Marysville Strawberry Festival is accepting applications for the junior royalty.

Involvement is open to all 6th- and 7th-graders attending or living within the Marysville School District boundaries.

Festival junior royalty is part of the royalty court. They make friends while sharpening speaking skills, traveling to various parades around the state with the Strawberry Festival float, and representing the Marysville community.

To apply, complete the application on the festival website at maryfest.org and return by Jan. 31 to Maryfest, Inc., in care of the Pageant Director, P.O. Box 855, Marysville, WA 98270.

You will receive written notice of acceptance upon verification of qualifications. For details call the Maryfest office at 360-659-7664.