PAWS NELA's 7th Annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade
By: PAWS of NE Louisiana
Updated: January 30, 2013
The
Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Pet Parade is the only parade in northeast
Louisiana that is meant to "go to the dogs" and other pets. What
a great way to start off your day of carnival festivities in the
Monroe area! Come join us on Commerce Street as registration and
children's games start at 11:00, contests for best (pet) costumes
and floats start at noon, parade line-up starts at 1:00 and the
parade rolls at 1:30. Special
guests include the King & Queen of Janus and local celebrity
judges.
Pre-registration has ended; however, registration is available at the event starting at 11:00 AM. Entry fees are $20 for the first pet and $5 for each additional pet. The proceeds of this fundraising event stay in our community and benefit PAWS of NELA and PAWS Spay/Neuter Services.
Parade Route:
The parade will start at the 100 block of Commerce Street in the "Antique Alley" area of West Monroe. It starts on Commerce Street and turns left onto Pine Street. The parade will then make a left on Trenton Street, make another left onto Wood Street, and then take a final left turning back onto Commerce Street. The parade will commence at the registration tent at 100 Commerce Street.
Parade Details:
11am - Registration and games begin
12pm - Contest judging begins
1pm - Parade line up
1:30pm - Parade rolls
We will offer costume contests in the following categories:
Best Costume - Small Dog
Best Costume - Large Dog
Best Costume - Non-canine
Best Float
To enter contests, there is an additional $5 per pet per costume contest. The float contest will be an additional $5 regardless of how many pets ride in the float. Prizes will be awarded for winner and runner-up in each category.
We will have games, face painters, food and music beginning at 11am. Come early and spend the day with PAWS! Our parade is truly a family friendly event!!
Pre-registration has ended; however, registration is available at the event starting at 11:00 AM. Entry fees are $20 for the first pet and $5 for each additional pet. The proceeds of this fundraising event stay in our community and benefit PAWS of NELA and PAWS Spay/Neuter Services.
Parade Route:
The parade will start at the 100 block of Commerce Street in the "Antique Alley" area of West Monroe. It starts on Commerce Street and turns left onto Pine Street. The parade will then make a left on Trenton Street, make another left onto Wood Street, and then take a final left turning back onto Commerce Street. The parade will commence at the registration tent at 100 Commerce Street.
Parade Details:
11am - Registration and games begin
12pm - Contest judging begins
1pm - Parade line up
1:30pm - Parade rolls
We will offer costume contests in the following categories:
Best Costume - Small Dog
Best Costume - Large Dog
Best Costume - Non-canine
Best Float
To enter contests, there is an additional $5 per pet per costume contest. The float contest will be an additional $5 regardless of how many pets ride in the float. Prizes will be awarded for winner and runner-up in each category.
We will have games, face painters, food and music beginning at 11am. Come early and spend the day with PAWS! Our parade is truly a family friendly event!!
Parade rules can be found at www.PAWSNELA.org or
