Miss USA 2026 kicks off with vibrant state costume contest

The 35 wildest state costumes from the 2026 Miss USA pageant

Miss USA 2026 kicked off with the state costume contest. Reza Venegas The 2026 Miss USA pageant is in full swing, kicking off with the costume contest on Monday. Contestants wore colorful, decorative outfits representing their states. Miss Nevada's costume looked like the Vegas strip, and Miss Idaho carried a massive fish. Miss USA is upon us at last. It's been another year of drama leading up to the pageant, with The CW pulling out of airing the finals a week before showtime. Not to fear, ...