Santa Paws Pooch Parade on Flagler Avenue

Dress up your furry friend and join the fun for the Annual Santa Paws Parade, Friday, December 5th at 6:15pm! This evening Holiday Dog parade will take place during the 38th Annual Light Up Flagler as part of the Entertainment Series of the Event. Register your four-legged friend for $5 and compete for the "Best Dressed Dog Award", as you walk down Flagler Avenue!

PARTICIPANT INFO:

Check in and Parade line-up will begin at 5;30pm, in The Beacon parking lot - 416 Flagler Avenue -

RULES & REGULATIONS:

• All pets MUST be on a leash at all times. Parade entrants can use a dog walker (stroller) or wagon.

• All Dogs must be current on vaccinations.

• No animals in "heat”.

• No Flexi-leashes or retractable leashes are allowed during the parade.

• Pets and their owners are not allowed to walk on the sidewalk during the parade.

• Please do not allow any spectators to feed or give food to your pet while you are walking in the parade

• ONLY Positive Reinforcement Control is allowed.

• Pets must be escorted by someone at least 18 years old.

• Pets must be dressed up in Holiday costumes and/or attire to enter. No Dog will be allowed to walk in the parade who is not dressed, regardless of payment.

• PLEASE DO NOT THROW ANY ITEMS SUCH AS CANDY, BEADS, FLYERS, COUPONS, MAGAZINES, ETC..

• The parade theme discourages candidates or publicity of such, social issues or targeted special interest groups. By making an application entry, please understand the parade committee has final decision authority.

• No solicitations and No sale of any product is allowed.

• Pet Owners and their dogs may only walk. NO vehicles, golf carts, scooters, or any other gas-powered or electric vessels will be allowed. Foot power only (Exceptions may be arranged for special needs, please contact the event coordinator via email).

• Pet owners must pick up their pet’s “refuse” before, during, and after the parade. Bring the necessary disposable bags and use them. Please respect this rule as a participant.

•This is a pop-up style parade and there is no affiliation with The City of New Smyrna Beach.

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