Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 C.A.R.L. Pooch Parade!
Map it!- Date August 18, 2024
- Time Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM
Join us for the 24th Annual Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) at Ventura Harbor Village on Sunday, August 18th! This fun-filled day is a must for dog lovers, featuring a beach-themed parade with your furry friends, exciting contests, vendor booths, and special appearances. Don’t miss Rowdy, the famous skateboarding Miniature Dachshund, as this year’s Grand Marshal! Enjoy “Fun, Sun, Sand” while supporting rescue dogs in need.
Event Highlights:
Theme: “Fun, Sun, Sand, and Supporting Rescue Dogs!”
Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Walk with your dogs in beach attire, either individually or as part of a team.
Grand Marshal: Rowdy, the famous skateboarding Miniature Dachshund.
Nearly 20 vendors from Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties.
Dog agility demonstrations and adoptions of C.A.R.L. dogs.
Contests including “Best Costume” and “Biggest Ears.”
Professional emcee Ken Vela announcing the Parade and contests.
Complimentary event T-shirt for Parade participants.
Admission:
Free to attend.
$45 to participate in the Parade (registration available on event day).
Proceeds Benefit:
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.), supporting the feeding and medical care of adoptable dogs at the C.A.R.L. Pet Care Center in Santa Paula.
Registration & Contact:
Parade registration available on the event day.
For registration questions, contact Sheila Hernandez at carlvolunteer@gmail.com.
Sponsors:
Cumulus Media, Ohana Pet Hospital, Ojai Valley Directory, Savory Prime Pet Treats, VMSG, Local 721 SEIU, Teresa Gruber, CPA, California State University Channel Islands Biology Department, C.A.R.L. Pet Care Center.
Visit the Pooch Parade website for updates. Interested in being a vendor or an event sponsor? Contact Sheila at CARLvolunteer@gmail.com.
- Date August 18, 2024
- Time Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM