Whidbey Wags

July 6th 2024 | REGISTRATION: 9:30 AM PARADE:10:30 AM

$20 FEE OR ONE CAN OR BAG OF DOG/CAT FOOD

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 PRESENTING SPONSOR - NORTH WHIDBEY POOL, PARK, AND RECREATION DISTRICT

Walking with the pet parade...

Your pets will be the center of attention at the Oak Harbor Chamber's Whidbey Wags Pet Parade. Pets and their humans are encouraged to dress up and show off their Independence Day spirit.

REGISTRATION TIME | 9:30 AM

Registered pets and owners will check in at Flintstone Park to receive their parade number, special entry gift, a goodie bag, and pose for pictures.

If you have not pre-registered, this is your time as well. Come on down.

WHIDBEY WAGS PET PARADE | 10:30 AM

The parade starts at Flintstone Park, up Dock St to Pioneer Way. Proceed east on Pioneer, then back west, down Dock St to find yourself back at Flintstone Park for the Pet Fair!

Cost = a can or bag of dog/cat food which we will be donating to WAIF and the local 4-H Club or $20.

Fun and games don't end with the parade...

LOCATION | Flintstone Park

Participants are welcome to attend the pet fair after the parade which will include pools, giveaways, games, photo ops, and more for humans and pets. Bonus: our friendly Oak Harbor Police Department Animals Control officer will be onsite if you have any questions.

Dress to impress

Show off your patriotic spirit. All pet owners are invited to dress up their furry friends in themed costumes, flair, and decorations and participate in the parade. The most creative and original entries will even win trophies!

Thank You to our 2024 Judges

Laura Thompson

Laura Thompson | Owner, Posh Puppies

Laura grew up on Whidbey and has been surrounded by animals her whole life. An entrepreneur at heart with a love to travel has landed her two businesses and traveling the country showing dogs with her daughter. She also enjoys giving back to our community and being a 4-H leader of the dog club in Oak Harbor

Dr. Eric Anderson

Dr. Eric Anderson | Owner, Best Friend's Veterinary Center

Dr. Anderson grew up with a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. From the time he was a small boy, he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian. In 1980, he opened Best Friend’s Veterinary Center, where he remains to be a practicing doctor, director and chief of staff. He's been voted “Best Veterinarian on Whidbey Island” by the Whidbey News-Times. He prides himself in his advanced, post-doctoral education and has an especially strong background in orthopedic surgery and ultrasonography.

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