It’s the day she’s waited her whole life for. Bridgeport’s Miranda Lang was officially crowned the 40th Queen Regina Maria on the steps of the Harrison County Courthouse Friday as the coronation kicked off a weekend full of Italian traditions and celebrations.
Lang, the daughter of Bridgeport Mayor Andy and Lisa (Queen) Lang, was announced as the lady lucky enough to hold the coveted title this year during the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Gala on April 28. And while it’s an honor many young girls in West Virginia aspire to, for Lang, it’s not only the Italian heritage that runs in the family but also the history of the festival itself.
