Local dog owners are invited to dress up their furry friends and parade them through the streets of downtown Long Beach on July 2 to celebrate Independence Day.
“[We’ll] just show how we can celebrate the Fourth of July without fireworks,” said Janine Solano, a field deputy for Councilmember Mary Zendejas’s office. “Especially as we continue to inspire people to not use fireworks anymore in the community, because they are a danger to veterans, children, seniors, people with mental health issues, pets and wildlife alike.”
Seven dogs have been registered to participate in the parade so far, according to Solano.
Veterans as well as their service animals will be honored during the event.
Solano said the City is also hoping to honor canine units from the Long Beach police and fire departments.
Long Beach Animal Care Services, local nonprofit Sparky and the Gang, and more organizations will have tables set up at the event to provide resources for pets.
Fix Long Beach will be providing free microchipping services for dogs.
To register a pet in the parade, visit https://forms.gle/uwZtZ6A7xE7W1git9 or call 1 (562)-570-6919.
Correction: This story was updated to reflect that the event takes place July 2. A previous version mistakenly stated it would take place July 22.