Above: Russell Soderquist, 3, of Olympia, gets a little help with his ice cream from his pug, Kirby, 9. The Soderquist family won the prize for best family entry, and earned a sweet bicycle that will take Russell a few years to grow into. They won the contest with Russell and Kirby sitting in their “Bathing Beauties” wagon, which was decorated like a shower, complete with shower head and clear curtain.
By
Janine Gates
Little
Hollywood
“Beauties and Beasts” was the theme of the 88th
annual Pet Parade as goats, horses, bunnies, cats and dogs, King
Kong, and even Sasquatch strolled through downtown Olympia on Saturday morning.
All ended up in
Sylvester Park with participation ribbons and ice cream for kids 16 years of
age and under.
The event was sponsored by The Olympian newspaper and
a wide range of local businesses. Donated prizes and gift certificates were awarded for a variety of categories.
Above: This sweetheart of a Beast held onto his rose throughout the whole parade.
Above: Rusty, 3, an Australian Shepherd/English Springer
mix, was a happy pollinator for the day as his owner, Malla Hayak, of Shelton, gives
him a treat. Hayak's mother, Barbara, brought
Darla, her four year old German Shepherd, and won $20 for their pirate costumes in
the large dog category. “This was so much fun! I’m going to bring my nieces and
nephews next year!” said Hayak, who won a $25 gift certificate. This was her first Pet Parade.
Above: Dressed like a skunk, Porter, 4, takes the pug breed to a whole new level.
Above: This family went all out with their float of the
Capitol Building, King Kong, and a dog dressed as Faye Raye.
