**The Paw-triotic Pet Parade has been canceled due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms. This event will not be rescheduled.**
This festive, pet-friendly celebration features strutting mutts in costume, pop-up vendors selling pet-related products and treats for humans and dogs alike. Parade begins at 11 a.m.
SCHEDULE
9 a.m. to noon: Dog pools, yard games and pet-themed vendors will be setup outside on the Lower Commons for the duration of the event.
9:30 a.m.: Training and trick demos by the Johnson County 4-H Dog Club.
10:30 a.m.: Training and trick demos by the Johnson County 4-H Dog Club.
10:45 a.m.: Line up for the parade down the center of the Lower commons.
11 a.m.: Pet Parade around the campus! Bring your dog in a patriotic-themed costume for the parade!
11:30 a.m.: Training and trick demos by the Johnson County 4-H Dog Club.
11:45 a.m.: Drawings for prizes; you must be present to win. Event ends afterward.
GUEST VENDORS:
- Pawz in Oz — Pet/owner apparel, homemade treats, and pet toys, and pet sitting business started by two local kids to support pets in need.
- Petey's Playhouse Pet Services, LLC — Pet sitting and dog walking company.
- Kcpupcpo — Small Lenexa shop that makes specialty pet bandanas, scrunchies and key fobs.
- Thread 9 Dog boutique — upcycled dog clothing and harness shop.
- Farmina Pet Foods USA — Family-owned Italian dog and cat food company.
- Lenexa Police Department Animal Control Unit
Visit these two pet vendors at the Lenexa Farmers Market on the upper commons:
- Soggy Bottom Hemp — CBD dog treats.
- PawsAbilities — offers dog treats made in Kansas City which are designed, sold and delivered with love by individuals with special needs
REMINDER
Feel free to bring your dog to enjoy this special event outdoors. Dogs must remain outside the Lenexa Public Market unless they are certified service/support animals.
SPONSOR
Soggy Bottom Hemp is sponsoring this event. We’ll be handing out $5 off coupons for their dog-related products.