Totally paw-some parade rolls this Sunday

This year’s annual Mystic Krewe of Mutt is guaranteed to be Totally Paw-some. While the 1980s themed parade rolls down North Boulevard on January 27 at 1:30 p.m., the day is filled with Fido-friendly events.

From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Bark in the Park at Galvez Plaza features booths with everything from adorable adoptable animals available from area groups and humane education to food vendors and even pet chic boutiques. Pre-parade festivities include contests for the float and costume.

Community activists organized the very first Krewe of Mutts parade in 2000. Since then, proceeds have been donated to Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS), the grande dame of local animal rescue organizations. Besides providing a great opportunity for proud pet owners to their mutts, the Krewe contributes an estimated $15,000 annually to the non-profit’s shelter, education, community outreach and spay/neuter programs.

Early registration discounts for parade participants are available through January 26. Since registration is considered as a donation to the non-profit, all fees are tax deductible. For more information, visit caaws.org.

These are among the homeless animals who benefit from this year’s parade proceeds.