Have a cat, dog, chicken, goat, guinea pig or other pet?

Children, ages 12 and under, are invited to preregister their best dressed, cutest, smartest, prettiest or most lovable pets in Tioga County or decorated bicycles, battery-operated three or four wheelers or wagons by 4 p.m. next Friday, May 31 for the 2024 Pet Parade being held on Sunday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Packer Park on Queen Street. Groups are welcome to participate, too. It’s free. There is no entry fee.

Judging in several categories will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Packer Park prior to the parade. Participants are asked to be there no later than 12:25 p.m. on June 9 to register or check in. 
 
All dogs, 3 months of age and older, must be vaccinated and licensed. Bring water for pets and keep them in the shade.


The parade will form at Packer Park on Queen Street and beginning at 1:30 p.m. will  travel up Main Street to The Green in Wellsboro where all children will receive ribbons. Special awards will also be presented.

Dr. Kristine Shaw of Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital at 23 Water Street in Wellsboro is the sponsor of the 2024 Pet Parade. 
 
Visit the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.wellsboropa.com, click on “Forms” and on the drop-down menu click on “2024 Pet Parade Application,” or pick up an application at the chamber office at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro.  

Complete the application and mail it to the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Attn: Pet Parade, 114 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Or, bring the completed application form to the chamber office.
 
For more information, call 570-724-1926 or email info@wellsboropa.com.