Whidbey Wags
Date: July, 2025
Registration Time | TBD
Parade Start Time | TBD
Walking with the pet parade...
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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.
FUN AND GAMES DON'T END WITH THE PARADE...
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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.
cOSTUME cONTEST
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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.
Thank you for your support
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