Pet Parade 2012

We celebrated the 4th of July in Central Oregon and the Little Miss and Yours Truly got to walk in the 63rd annual Pet Parade, Bend's longest standing tradition. My family is originally from the area so it is exciting to think of how many pet parades the generations before us have been a part of. We borrowed my aunt and uncle's one year-old toy poodle (Bandit) and the Little Miss had a blast walking him in the parade. It was extra fun because our good friend Emma was also in the parade with her grandpa and his new German Shepherd puppy. The Little Miss enjoyed waving at all of the onlookers, she wasn't shy at all! It is hard to tell from the pictures but downtown Bend was literally packed with people and their animals, too many to even begin counting. What a great way to celebrate the 4th of July!

Waiting for the parade to start

Festive girls

Waving at the crowd

Our favorite onlookers (plus Daddy who was taking the pictures)

We did it!