History of Miss USA 2024 in Timeline

The 73rd Miss USA pageant took place on August 4, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Alma Cooper from Michigan was crowned Miss USA 2024 by the previous year's winner, Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii. Cooper will now represent the United States at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico.

July 14, 2022: Initial Announcement of Reno as Host City

On July 14, 2022, Reno, Nevada was announced as the initial host city for Miss USA for three consecutive years (2022-2024) under the direction of Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008.

August 2023: Postponement of State Pageants

Initially slated to begin in August 2023, the state pageants for Miss USA were postponed indefinitely following the appointment of Laylah Rose as the new president and CEO.

March 9, 2024: Start of State Pageant Season

The Miss USA state pageant season commenced on March 9, 2024, with the Tennessee pageant, after a delay and rescheduling due to the appointment of new president and CEO, Laylah Rose.

March 2024: Rescheduling of State Pageants

After the indefinite postponement, the state pageants for Miss USA were rescheduled to begin in March 2024.

June 29, 2024: Announcement of Los Angeles as New Host City

On June 29, 2024, the Miss USA organization announced a change in venue. The 2024 pageant would be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, marking the pageant's return to California for the first time since 2007.

July 7, 2024: Conclusion of State Pageant Season

The Miss USA state pageant season concluded on July 7, 2024, with the Florida pageant, marking a shorter season compared to previous years.

August 4, 2024: Miss USA 2024 Pageant

The 73rd Miss USA pageant took place on August 4, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Alma Cooper of Michigan was crowned the winner by the outgoing Miss USA, Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii.