Wednesday, April 30, 2014

STRUT YOUR MUTT MAY 17 IN BETHESDA

Once again, it's time to parade your furry friend on the streets of Bethesda. Strut Your Mutt Bethesda 2014 will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle.

Register your dog online now for a $25 fee, plus processing charge. In return, you'll get a doggie goody bag, event T-shirt, and, of course, entry into the parade. There will be more than just the parade, though:

10:00am - 3:00pmRegistration, Dog Vendors, Music
10:00am - 3:00pmKids Play Area - Moonbounces and Games
10:00am - 2:00pmRaffle - win 50% of the pot - you need not be present to win!
10:30amParade Line-up - at Main Stage
10:45amDog Parade
11:30amDog Contests - Main Stage
Noon - 3pmEvery half hour: Training shows  and Adoption Shows by rescue groups.
2:15pmRaffle Winners Announced
3:00pmStrut Your Mutt Concludes
Parade Awards - one winner in each category
  • Best Strut - large dog
  • Best Strut - small dog
  • Biggest dog
  • Smallest dog
  • Best tail wag
  • Best Parade Outfits
  • Best Mutt
Contests - 1st, 2nd and 3rd places:
  • Owner/Dog look-alike
  • Best Kisser
  • Best Costume
  • Best Trick
  • Best Singer
Strut Your Mutt is a rain or shine event.

There will also be exhibitors showing and selling a variety of dog products. Strut Your Mutt is organized and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bethesda-Chevy Chase. Parking will be available in county garages on Cordell/St. Elmo Avenues (Garage 40), and on Woodmont Avenue by Black's Bar and Kitchen.

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