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August 22, 2022Holiday Hounds on Parade & Photos
Presented By
Holiday Photos with your Canine Friend
Hosted by
Therapy Dogs International Chapter #307
Details:
DAY: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
PHOTOS WITH YOUR CANINE FRIENDS: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Ida United Methodist Church
PARADE LINE-UP: 1:30 PM Ida United Methodist Church, Ida East Road
PARADE FEE: $5 each dog or $15 rescue or Non-Profit Organizations
PARADE TIME: 2:15 PM
PARADE ROUTE: Downtown District – Ida East Rd., Lewis Ave. – Beginning and ending at Ida United Methodist Church
Experience the magic of the season with Holiday Hounds on Parade, a one-of-a-kind event nestled in the heart of Ida. Join us as we celebrate the festive spirit alongside our beloved furry companions, big or small, in a charming procession through the picturesque Village of Ida.
Capture cherished memories with your canine companion during our special Holiday Photos session, conveniently located at the parade lineup location. It’s an opportunity not to be missed amidst the joyous atmosphere.
Calling all dog enthusiasts! Prepare to be enthralled as all breeds, regardless of age, strut proudly in their finest holiday attire, spreading cheer to spectators lining the streets of Ida. Witness the adorable spectacle unfold as participants parade from the scenic Ida United Methodist Church on Ida East Road, meandering west to Lewis Avenue, then south to Ida Street, completing a delightful loop before returning to where it all began.
The excitement doesn’t end there! Prizes await the most dazzling displays of holiday flair, with winners receiving prestigious medals and a delightful treat for their four-legged friends. Be part of the magic and witness the holiday spirit come alive at Holiday Hounds on Parade.
Award Categories:
- Most Adorable
- Smallest Pet-for the most petite
- Mammoth Pet-for the dog that most resembles a small car
- Best Vocal Performance
- Waggiest Tail-for the dog with the most enthusiastic tail end
- Best Dog Pulling Cart
The Holiday Hounds on Parade will choose Most Adorable who will be featured in the Parade of Lights and will ride on their own float in the evening parade. All award winners are invited to walk with the float as well.
Rules and entry numbers will be available on the day of the event at the registration table at the Ida United Methodist Church. Check-in will start at 1 pm and the parade will kick off at 2:15 pm.
Participants must have their dogs on a leash at all times and will sign a hold harmless agreement at the registration staging area.
Parking will be available at the Ida Township Community Center. The parking lot is accessible from Van Aiken Street (by the water tower).
Entry forms can be downloaded here or are available at the United Way in Monroe or Zorn’s Service Inc. in Ida.
Submit the Holiday Hounds on Parade application to:
Cheryl Wassus, Chairman
Holiday Hounds on Parade
2718 Sheick Rd.
Monroe, Michigan 48162
For more Holiday Hounds on Parade Information, Email: Cherylwassus@gmail.com or call 734-770-8316.
For festival information, contact:
Dale Zorn, Executive Director
Christmas in Ida
P. O. Box 27
Ida, Michigan 48140
dwz@d-pcomm.net
