pARADE DAY AGENDA
Schedule of Events
2:00 pm: Registration
Registration will be located in Parker Park at the Registration Table near the covered pavilion and begins at 2:00 pm.
Raffle sales for the Beautiful Pot donated by Leroy's Cookware will sold until 3:00 pm. Purchase your ticket from the registration table or any Krewe de Canine board member.
If you would like to adopt a pet, WFAHS will be on-site and will be available for adoption and questions concerning your adoption.
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​3:00 pm : WELCOME/PARADE LINE-UP
We want to WELCOME you to our first ever Krewe de Canine Parade! We hope that you enjoy yourself and our desire is to make this an annual event that will promote revenues for the West Feliciana Human Society. Thank You for Your Support.
​The walking parade and costume contest will begin in the front of the covered pavilion in Parker Park. Costumes will be judged by the volunteers from the judges table and throughout the parade route. At the conclusion of the parade, the winners will be announced from the Pavilion platform.
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4:00 pm : AWARDS
At the conclusion of the parade, winners will be announced and crowns will be awarded.
Parade Route
Registration
Online pre-registration for the walking parade requires a $25 donation per canine, and each canine should be controlled by a human handler. Additional handlers can walk with the canine. On-site registration will be available at 2:00PM . However, online pre-registration is strongly advised.
Check-In
Please make sure to check in at the registration table (on the walkway entering Parker Park from Commerce Street) before 3 pm if you pre-registered online. Our check-in volunteers will give you a number to attach to your dog/costume so our judges will know who you are for the costume contest. You have to have a number to participate.
Parade Start
Parade Line-up starts at 3:00 pm at the front of the covered pavilion in Parker Park. The parade FESTIVITIES will begin promptly. We will have volunteers on hand to help you get lined up. Please follow their instructions as they are working with a specific order we give them. Please remember, this is a “walking parade,” we don’t allow anything motorized, including golf carts. Strollers, wagons, and things without a motor to power them are allowed.
Water Stations
We will have a watering station at the parade lineup for the canines. We encourage you to bring whatever your canine will need to be comfortable while waiting in line.
Beat the Heat
It might be hot, and there is no shade in the line up area. Please plan to bring an umbrella or source of shade while you wait if you think you might need that.
Throws
Throws are NOT ALLOWED! Political, inappropriate or controversial/negative displays will not be permitted in the parade. Noisemakers such as confetti canons that create a pop or boom are not permitted.
Pooch Prep
Pooches must be up to date on all their shots and kept on a leash. Retractable leashes are not allowed. Aggressive animals or animals in heat will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Costumes
​Let your creativity flow with the costumes! We will be giving out awards for Best Dressed Duo (dog and walker look alike), Female Dog Best in Theme and Male Dog Best in Theme, Most Creative, and Best to Hug - stuffed animal award. Awards will be handed out at the pavilion once the parade ends.
Stay for the Fun!
At the parade’s end point, we will have DOG ADOPTIONS and we will announce the winner of the beautiful 2 gallon steel burner and cast iron pot combo set donated by Leroy's Cajun Cookware.
Emergencies
If your canine has an emergency while at the parade or party, we will do our best to assist you and get your canine to the closest vet. In the event of any other emergency, the Fire Station and Police Department is across the street from Parker Park.
Parade Rules
1. Animals must be current on vaccinations.
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2. No aggressive animals or females in season.
3. We welcome all pets, however, we do not allow horses, ponies, or livestock to be entered in the parade as they may scare the smaller pets.
4. Animals must be on a NON-retractable leash (or in a carrier) and in control by their owner at all times. Retractable leashes are NOT allowed. If we see one, we will give you a slip leash and ask you to use it instead.
5. Pet owners MUST pooper scoop after their dogs.
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6. Escorts ARE NOT allowed to throw items during the parade. Please remember this is a charity fundraiser put on by volunteers trying to make a difference in their community!
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7. Absolutely NO golf carts, rollerblading, skateboards, bicycles, or motorized floats of any kind are allowed (as they not only spook the dogs but have caused injury to other participants, both people and dogs).
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8. Please no chocolate or candy throws in the parade grounds area which could harm dogs.
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9. Please NO small rubber bouncy balls that dogs can swallow easy.
