This is one of the most fun events of the Rhody Festival every May. Those glorious blooms are out and we have a week of celebration, including a Rhody Parade with a queen and her court, Pet Parade, Fish Fry, Carnival, Bed Races, the annual Rhody Run ( and walk) and a pancake breakfast. How much fun can you have.
There was speculation that we would not have much of a turnout this year due to the closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, but last I heard we had 97 entrants into the parade this Saturday.
Today was the annual Pet Parade and it was as wonderful as ever. People of all ages dress their pets in their finest or whackiest and parade them down Lawrence Ave. There are biscuits for the pets and cold drinks and cookies for their humans.
There was a boy and his duck, small medium and large dog groups, cats and other animals categories. Judges looked for original costumes and lots of attitude.
This is the coolest cat! Yours truly with lovely Lulu
A young Python Hard to keep these people in lines.
This parade takes 10 minutes from start to finish and is enjoyed by all.
I was so glad to see that you posted lots of great photos. This is a great post. Thanks so much for the many smiles.
So glad I could share it with you. It is fun reading about all the home town events that are going on.
Great pics Sandra, liked the cool cat.
thanks.
Love the pics - I always love to people/dog watch at these events.
Hi Sandra, what a bunch of great pictures. I would love to be there!:)
Thanks to all of you for checking it out. I love seeing the kids with their pets...so serious about showing them off, and love the originality of the outfits and themes. It is always fun.
Your pictures are fantastic!
Sandra - This is a awesome post! I love all the pets that you are showing! I am a pet lover! And to see the kids enjoying this is awesome to see!
Thank you! This is really a fun event. I love it every year.