July 3 Pet & Costume Parade on Riverfront

4th annual pet & costume contest and parade on 1st St along the Harrisburg riverfront!
★ Check-in 10:30 am
★ Judging & prizes 10:45 am
★ Parade: 11:00 am
Parade in costume with your pet, wagon, bike, trike, or wheelchair (no motorize items except wheelchairs) or watch all the fun along the riverfront. Decorate your bike? Also join our bigger parade the next day on July 4th for double the fun (more details on our Facebook page).
★ All ages welcome.
★ All cities welcome, especially local rural towns
★ No registration necessary.
★ Leash and clean up after your pet.
★ No aggressive pets.
★ No parking on 1st St from Smith to Schooling St.
★ No floats, motorized anything, or distribution of flyers, etc.
★ Questions? Contact Pet Parade Committee Chair, Crystal Falk.
Warm Temperatures Pet Safety Tips:
★ If you think your pet will be uncomfortable in warm temperatures, leave your pet at home. Bring a stuffed animal instead.
★ Warm weather can pose a danger to pets. “Dogs’ main cooling mechanism is through respiration or panting, and they do not handle heat as well as humans do. Inadequate shade/cover and/or hydration on a hot day can put even the healthiest pet at risk for overheating.”
★ Before and after the parade, find a cool, shaded place to rest.
★ Bring a water bottle for you and your pet. Pet water station in staging area and en route – just look for signs.
★ Keep an eye on your pet’s foot pads for overheating or soreness.
★ Do not leave your pet in the car, not even for a minute.
★ Learn to recognize the signs of heat stroke: Faster, heavier panting; excessive thirst and/or drooling with hanging strands of saliva; increased pulse/ heartbeat; barking, whining or signs of agitation; dark-colored gums or tongue; glassy eyes; elevated body temperature and staggering, weakness, collapse, seizures and/or unconsciousness.
★ If at any time you believe your pet may be suffering from heat stroke, contact your veterinarian right away.