Miss USA 1996

Miss USA 1996 was the 45th Miss USA pageant, held at South Padre Island Convention Centre on South Padre Island, Texas culminating in the final competition and crowning on February 2, 1996.

At the conclusion of the final competition, Ali Landry of Louisiana was crowned by outgoing titleholder Shanna Moakler of New York.

[2] The pageant was held on South Padre Island for the third and final time.

It was hosted by Bob Goen for the third time, and Maty Monfort offered colour commentary.

Delegates who had previously held a Miss Teen USA state title were: Delegate who had previously held a Miss America state title: Delegate who previously held a Miss USA state title:

Map showing placements by state