Ahead of world’s one of the most sought after beauty pageants, Miss World 2011 contestants seemed to break away from the mounting pressures of various contests, as they partied hard on Wednesday evening.

Beauties from across the world will be competing at Miss World 2011 pageant to be held at London's Earls Court on Nov. 6, when the recently engaged Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States, will crown her successor.

The contestants took part in “Beach Beauty” and “Beauty with a Purpose” contests wherein Miss World Organization announced the winners. Twenty “Model Semi-Finalists” were also chosen on Nov. 2.

A “Beauty with a Purpose” charity dinner was organized, which was glamorized by performances of Miss China, Miss Paraguay, Miss Chile, Miss Guatemala, Miss U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Kazakhstan, Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Indonesia, Miss Ukraine and Miss St. Barthelemy.

While the contestants have already begun competing, they didn’t leave a stone unturned to break the ice. Check out some party moments of Miss World 2011 contestants:

More on Miss World 2011 Pageant:

Miss World 2011 Contestants Perform at a Charity Dinner Gala (PHOTOS)
Miss World 2011: Top 10 ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Contestants (PHOTOS)
Miss World 2011: Top 20 'Beach Beauty' Contestants (PHOTOS)

The Miss World 2011 Gala
From L to R: Miss Wales, Miss Scotland, Miss Australia and Miss England dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
The Miss World 2011 Gala
Miss World 2011 contestants dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
Miss World 2011 Contestants Party Hard Ahead of Pageant
From L to R: Miss Wales and Miss Scotland dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
The Miss World 2011 Gala
From L to R: Miss Mexico, Miss Kenya and Miss Mongolia dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
Miss World 2011 Contestants Party Hard Ahead of Pageant
Miss World 2011 contestants dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
The Miss World 2011 Gala
Miss World 2011 contestants dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
The Miss World 2011 Gala
Miss World 2011 contestants dance at Beauty with a Purpose charity dinner Nov. 2, 2011 in London. © Miss World LTD
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