Thirteen young ladies will be presented at the 2023 Anglican Debutante Ball at Parkes

The St George's Anglican Church 2023 Debutante Ball will see a number of young ladies make their debut.

Matron of the Ball, Di Hutchins said the Anglican Bishop of Bathurst Diocese, Reverend Mark Calder, will be in town to receive the 13 young ladies and their partners.

Last year, 14 young ladies debuted at the annual ball organised by the church.

At last years event the debutantes and their partners were presented to Reverend Brian Schmalkuche and Matron of the Ball, Carole Corbett.

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The event, popularly known as "Deb Balls" is popular in Parkes, where young women from the local high schools dress in beautiful long white formal gowns and arrive at the ball with their partners.

The public can view the debutantes as they parade with their partners in a walk-through to St George's Church where they will pose for an official photo with Reverend Calder and Mrs Hutchins.

After the formal photo taking, the debutantes will proceed to the club in vehicles provided by the Vintage Car Club.