Pawsitively Adorable: United Way of West Alabama’s Dogtoberfest
Calling All Dog Lovers!
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Dogtoberfest Pet Parade & Blessing, hosted by United Way’s ReUnited, on Sunday, October 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa. Organizers said, “The first 75 guests get a free swag bag, so don’t miss out.”
Dogtoberfest is for two and four-legged family members and is free and open to the public.
This year you will enjoy a “rock ‘n roll themed day of fun, including costume contests, red carpet photos, paw readings, face painting, and even an ice cream eating contest,” said the press release from the United Way.
DOGTOBERFEST PET PARADE & BLESSING AGENDA
3:00 PM
Registration & Fun in the Park
Red Carpet Photographs
Paw Printing
Mystery Box Toy Pull
Paw Readings
Neiman Barkus Dog Shoppe
Face Painting
Pup Cream Eating Contest
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Pop-Up Concert
3:30 PM
Parade of Pets led by our Grand Marshals & Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
4:00 PM
Costume Contests
Best New Artist (Puppy)
Best Duo or Group (Dogs+Humans)
Best Use of Rock Star Accessories
Best Glam Rock Superstar
Entertainer of the Year (Best of Show)
4:30 PM
Pet Blessings
By Rev. Paul Pradat of Christ Episcopal Church
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