WNZR is honored to partner with Experience Mount Vernon to bring this annual tradition to 

August First Friday on 8/1/25.

 

The parade registration and lineup will take place from 6:30pm - 7:10pm at the

Mount Vernon Public Square. The parade starts at 7:15pm.

 

The parade route starts at the Public Square, travels south on Main Street, and ends at the Community Corner. All dogs will be introduced from the Community Corner stage (on East Gambier Street).  

 

You can pre-register your dog NOW! Just fill out the form below.

 

​Complete Care Animal Hospital has goody bags to the first 50 dogs that sign up for the parade.

(Costumes are not required).

We Love Pets has two doggy prize baskets - one for small dogs and one for medium to large dogs. Registration for these baskets will take place at Big Blue (on 8/1).

 

​We will give out 3 Awards: Most Creative Costume, Dog the Judges Most Want to Take Home and Best in Show. Special trophies are being provided by Traditions Engraving.

 

We are also giving away a 45-minute Pet Photo Session with Emily Morrison Arts! You get the choice of 15 Web Size Photos or two 4X6, two 5X7 or two 8X10 prints! 

 

Don’t miss WNZR's annual "Dog Days of Summer" Dog Costume Parade on August 1 in downtown Mount Vernon.

 

Thanks to our partners:

 

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