Boo-le-Bark is Athens’ annual parade and contest for costumed dogs. The parade takes place in the historic Boulevard neighborhood, beginning and ending at the intersection of Boulevard and Barber Street (298 Barber St.). It passes west on Boulevard, south on Lyndon Avenue, east on Dubose Avenue, north on Grady Avenue and finally east on Boulevard. Registration for the parade and costume judging, which includes categories like Best Theme Costume and Best Pet and Handler combo, is $20 per dog and will open on barkonboulevard.com on the day of the parade. This year’s optional theme is “Road Trip.” Attendees can also enjoy live music from Historic Athens Porchfest as they watch the cutest dogs in the neighborhood show off their costumes.
WHO: Boo-le-Bark
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boulevard
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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