Richmond Dog Parade

One dog in a costume is a disgrace. Two dogs in costumes are and act in a circus. However, when an entire city comes together with the mutual goal of dressing up their dogs in their finest Easter outfits - complete with bonnets - the result is comic genius.

Over the past few years the city of Richmond has held an Easter parade. Not the kind of parade where Shriners drive around in little cars and marching bands play. It is more of a social gathering where residents stroll up and down Monument Boulevard after Easter services. Jazz bands play on the porches of the beautiful old homes, and various jugglers and other acts entertain the crowd.

Historically speaking, the fashion highlight of the event is the Easter Bonnet pageant. In recent years the event experienced quite a bit of controversy when some men have been dressing up in drag and entering the contest. To avoid the controversy the city of Richmond made one of the wisest decisions and city council can hope to make:

Instead of having a bonnet contest for people, let have it for the dogs!

So has started a new grand Easter tradition of dressing up your dog and walking Monument Boulevard. It makes a lot more sense than trying to find dyed eggs that some deranged bunny hid. I have posted some photos of my favorite dogs. I have to say, the ASPCA and Greyhound Rescue league were well represented with lovable and adoptable dogs.