Jericho Pet Parade Photos 2021

The Jericho Pet Parade is back!  

The route this year started at the north end of Jericho Center Circle (closest to the country store parking area), then wrapped around the circle past the church and the library, then turned around at the intersection with Browns Trace at the southern end of the circle and finished at the judges' tent in front of the library. Folks watching congregated on the Green while the judges deliberated, then prizes were given out in front of the library.

Prizes? Yes-- Pet Food Warehouse gift cards to five lucky winners! The judging categories/themes were: Tokyo Olympics, Summer Fun, Remembering 2020-2021, Most Creative, and Best in Show. The judges were Andrea Hook (the expert organizer of previous parades), Lily Devereux (representing Jericho Center Country Store), and Lindsey Halman (the newest member of the library's Board of Trustees)! Pete Davis was back, by popular demand, as MC. 

Gretchen Wright, Director Jericho Town Library

Take a look at some Jericho Pet Parade photos. They were all (31 entrants) all-stars in my book.  Including one tough chicken. They danced, they jumped, they did handstands (well the owners did anyway). They dressed up special for the day (the pets and the owners). The crowd cheered and hooted as they paraded by the Jericho Green. Prizes were handed out in front of the Jericho Town Library. I bet you can figure out which one was my top pick. Did you know why dogs don't need to wear diapers? There is a photo to answer that as well.

Bernie

The entrants came as green as the Town Green, 

                                  and yellow as the sunshine of the day.

The dog dish was half full, the anticipation was overflowing.

 

Get your Entry number here!

Every pet owner gets an entry number and tag,

 every pet gets a treat. 

Be sure to wag your tail - the camera is rolling!

We knew it would be a grand show when angels came descending Bolger Hill. 

Beautiful butterflies dropped in as well.

Athletes prepare yourselves, this could be a tough match.

You're lucky only three letters. 

Ever try spelling Czechoslovakia across your back?

One small flag for a boy, 

one giant surf for dogkind. 

                                           Even the pet owners got in on the act. 

 Now listen, you have trained hard; you can do this, 

 'best in show' is yours for the taking.

Hey, what about prettiest? 

Are my ribbons and scarf all in place?

It is a good idea to check out the competition before the big event. 

Gee the competition looks so much bigger than me; bet I can still out-hike them. 

Mom, Dad, look! 

Is that why dogs don't wear diapers?

A good part of the judging by the audience occurred 

before the parade.

The Judges are nearly ready. 

When I wave my wand;

 Let the Parade Begin. 

Balcony Seating

                                       The MC articulated the pet parade walkers attributes 

                                            with a flair for style, a good eye, 

                                     and an entertaining cascade of adjectives. 

Rooting for the home team.

                   

The judges announce the winners. 

The judging categories/themes were: Tokyo Olympics, Summer Fun, Remembering 2020-2021, Most Creative, and Best in Show.

You guys did great as well!

NOW IT IS TIME TO TAKE A BREAK 

AND

 HAVE SOME ICE CREAM 

FROM THE JERICHO COUNTRY STORE!

Did I hear CREEMEES?

Can I get mine on a cone?

See MMCTV video recording of the Pet Parade along with stills (my photographs) and audio at 

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