AdvertisementMiss America Says Farewell To Its Swimsuit Competition, Embracing 'Whole New Era'June 05, 2018Colin DwyerfacebookEmailLaryssa Bonacquisti, Miss Louisiana 2017, participates in the swimsuit challenge during last fall's Miss America competition in Atlantic City, N.J. The segment won't be a part of the competition starting this year. (Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)