Grand Prairie, Texas -- Marilyn Monroe fans and look-alikes from across North Texas are invited to channel the glamour, style and charisma of the legendary Hollywood icon as they compete for cash prizes during the official Ripley's Believe It or Not! Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike contest on July 11.
Participants will be judged on attire, presentation, personality, audience response and overall resemblance to Monroe's iconic persona. Contestants will participate in a runway walk, perform a Marilyn Monroe song through singing or lip-syncing, and answer questions from the judges before first-, second-, and third-place winners are selected.
Participants will be judged on attire, presentation, personality, audience response and overall resemblance to Monroe's iconic persona. Contestants will participate in a runway walk, perform a Marilyn Monroe song through singing or lip-syncing, and answer questions from the judges before first-, second-, and third-place winners are selected.
1st Place: $500 cash prize, Ripley's merchandise basket valued up to $100; a family four-pack of attraction tickets; and inclusion in the 2027 edition of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Annual book.
2nd Place: $250 cash prize, Ripley's merchandise basket valued up to $100 and a family four-pack of attraction tickets
3rd Place: $100 cash prize, Ripley's merchandise basket valued up to $100 and a family four-pack of attraction tickets
Sign-up link: https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-power-up-grand-prairie/marilyn-lookalike-contest
WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Media arrival at 12:30 pm
Contest begins at 1:00 pm
WHERE: Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Grand Prairie
601 East Palace Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
