The Children’s Parade, which started at 11 a.m. on Saturday October 26, had barely wrapped up as pet owners started lining up with their well-dressed canines at 1 p.m. at the corner of Euclid and McPherson.
The dogs’ attire, oftentimes matching their owners costumes, are always amusing, and bystanders seemed delighted as the parade eventually wound up at the main stage at Euclid and Maryland for “best dressed” and “best doggie trick” contests.
Once again, many thanks to the organizers to 2024’s events including Kate Haher and Nina Emerson of the CWE North Neighborhood Community Improvement District, co-producers Frances Thompson and Dennis Gorg, The City’s Finest (TCF), see photo below, who provided officers to keep Euclid clear of traffic during the parade, and Sean Anthony and Stanley Johnson who kept the streets and sidewalks clean throughout the day.
Officer Dan Zarrick saved the mask for the dog parade, as he said, “I didn’t want to scare the kids.”
Next up: Part II of the CWE’s Dog Parade.