Bend Pet Parade

Watch the region s pets walk crawl hop or slither through downtown bend then head to the old fashion festival at drake park.

Bend pet parade. Four year old doris grubb won the first pet parade pushing her cat tom in a baby stroller. This video is unavailable. Covid 19 caused bend parks and rec to cancel this year s fourth of july pet parade but newschannel 21 is partnering with them for a virtual pet parade encouraging people to submit their. July 4th virtual pet parade a community tradition in downtown bend since the 1930s now designated as an oregon heritage tradition.

The next video is. The parade was cancelled in 1943 due to world war ii. 2020 marks only the second time in the parade s history that it hasn t able to he held. Skip navigation sign in.

Be sure to check out the fun history behind the bend pet parade. This video is unavailable. Forget the fireworks the best event in bend on fourth of july is the pet parade. The highlight of our day was no doubt one of the longest standing traditions in bend the pet parade.

It has been a community tradition in downtown bend since the 1930 s. Thousands of people come out to enjoy watching and participating in the parade. Over the years pets have. Ktvz pet parade celebrate the 88 year tradition of the bend pet parade with the bend park and recreation district july 4th virtual pet parade a televised newschannel 21 special featuring your shared photos and videos of your pets bikes and kiddos decorated for a celebration.

Unlike many parades the pet parade was open to any species of pet. Dress up in costume decorate your bike or scooter it is all welcome at this not so traditional 4 th of july parade. The 4th of july pet parade and old fashioned festival has been a community tradition in downtown bend since the 1930 s. Google calendar ical export.

Bring a stuffed animal and join in the fun. Come celebrate our country s independence on july 4th with bend park recreation. Bend s oldest parade the pet parade started in the summer of 1932 when 100 children marched a menagerie down wall street to compete for a first prize of four dollars. Everyone is welcome to bring their pets stuffed animals and wagons.