A local parade will take to the streets this weekend honoring our community's furry, scaly and feathered friends of all shapes and sizes.
3rd annual Pima Parade Pets and PACC Festival Friends We'll be back on Sunday, February 18th. This time it's his new route along 6th Avenue.Parade starts at 10am First Avenue and Sixth Avenue It heads south along 6th Avenue and turns east at 7th Avenue, where it ends. Seventh Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
The parade route consists of three segments. Raising Cane's Canine Procession de los Perros (including the Willy dog section of the Canine Mobility Center “Faithful Companions!”). His TEP cat convoy for kittens on leashes, strollers, and even his double-decker bus. Finally, there's the Pet Pride segment for all other pets including turtles, pigs, and birds. There will also be a float honoring beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
The Pets of Pima Parade brings together Tucson's animal lovers while benefiting the Pima Animal Shelter.
Following the parade, Friends of PACC The festival begins at 11:30 a.m. near 7th Street and 4th Avenue, near the parade's finish line. The festival will include a kids zone with face painting and balloon art, pet adoption, music, food trucks, classic cars and many pet-loving vendors.
To participate in the parade, individuals must donate or raise at least $50 to Friends of PACC, a nonprofit organization that supports the Pima Animal Shelter. For those who are starting a team or want to join a team, he has three levels depending on the number of team members. His team of five members starts with a $250 donation.
Children 17 and under (accompanied by a registered parent) may participate in the parade for free.
“This funding will be used to support pets and the projects undertaken at PACC, including direct medical support for animals with severe medical conditions, adoption support, and the projects we undertake. ,” said Tore Chisholm, executive director of Friends of PACC. arizona daily star last year.
The deadline to register online for the event is Saturday, February 17th at 5pm. However, those wishing to participate can register in person at His 1st Avenue and His 6th Avenue on the day of the parade.
Just want to watch cute pets walk or toddle down the street? Spectators can watch the parade for free.
The Pets of Pima Parade features all kinds of animals.
There will be various road closures associated with the event, so participants and spectators should plan their travel accordingly. According to the parade website, area roads including 6th Avenue, 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue and portions of 4th Avenue will be closed to traffic before and during the event.
Parade participants will have access to the free Sun Link streetcar, which will remain in service for the duration of the event. The Tucson High School Animal Rescue Group will also open the campus parking lot on the day of the event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The $5 parking fee will be donated to Friends of PACC.
“Participating in the parade is a celebration of our beloved pets and a sympathetic support of a cause that strengthens the lasting bond between humans and animals. It supports and immeasurably enriches every step and foot that has graced our lives, reflecting a commitment to love, compassion and steadfast support,” the parade's website says.
if you go
what: Pima Parade Pets and PACC Festival Friends.
when: Sunday, February 18th at 10am.
where: The parade begins with First Avenue and Sixth Avenue.
Fee: You can watch it for free. To participate, a minimum donation of $50 to PACC is required.
For more information, visit the Pets of Pima Parade website.
