This Paw Parade is organized by Miss Alabama High School America, Lois Ann Wester, whose platform is "Adopt, Don't Shop" It takes place Saturday, May 21st, Check in begins at 10:30am and will start at the Oneonta Library parking lot. This is a walking parade from the Oneonta Public Library down Railroad Blvd to the Angel Wings Mural. Be sure to stick around for the City of Oneonta's May City Market happening from 10am to 2pm. Decorated wagons, strollers or other pet carriers are accepted in the parade. All of God’s creatures are welcome. Please see Parade Guidelines for details & rules. Safety first!

​The first creatures to arrive will be checked in and registered to begin the parade.  

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EVENT GUIDELINES & RULES

• The Creature Parade takes place Saturday, May 21st, 2022, 11:00 am, and will start at the Oneonta Library parking lot. This is a walking parade from the Library down Railroad Blvd to the Angel Wings / Gazebo.
• Check-in begins at 10:30 am on the day of the event
• Registration is $10 per creature and all proceeds benefit the the Animal Adoption Center of Blount County.
• Walk-ups on day of event are $15 per creature.
• All creatures MUST be pre-registered to participate in the parade.
• No more than one creature permitted per handler.
• Creatures must be leashed at all times and under the control of their handlers.
• Aggressive creatures are not permitted. The OBA reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any animal thought to be dangerous to visitors or other pets.
• If your pet is nervous in large crowds or around other animals, please consider leaving him/her at home.
• Decorated wagons, strollers, or other pet carriers are welcome in the parade.
• Creature handlers are required to clean-up after their pets with pet waste bags.
• Creatures must be current on all vaccinations and spayed/neutered.
• The Creature Parade is rain or shine, and no refunds will be issued.
• Most importantly, use good judgement on all matters concerning your pet.
  
  

QUESTIONS?

Contact: Tara Murphree 205.473.6410 or email tara@oneontabusinessassociation.com
Lisa Wester 205.966.8346 or email lisaswester@icloud.com.

FIRST STEP TO ENTER YOUR PRECIOUS PET

Complete a form for EACH pet you wish to enter.

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NEXT, PAY YOUR FEE USING OUR PAYPAL PORTAL

Just click on the pay now to pay using your debit or credit card. 

Note:  If you do not wish to pay online, you may mail a check or money order to OBA, P. O. BOX 1976, ONEONTA, AL 35121.
You may also hand-deliver your payment in a sealed envelope with "OBA" and put it in our "mailbox" at our office at 110 1st Avenue East.  Our "mailbox" is located in the back hallway inside the 110 building in Oneonta.